ACS: Patients can be evaluated for stroke and trauma with STRAUMA Alert
Nov 03, 2021
While the approach adds a few minutes for time to CT, there was no impact on start of treatment
Nurses more likely to have suicidal ideation than other workers
Nov 03, 2021
Nurses with suicidal ideation also less likely to report that they would seek professional help
Mirtazapine does not reduce agitation in dementia patients
Nov 03, 2021
In randomized, double-blind trial, no difference seen in scores for agitated behaviors at 12 weeks with mirtazapine versus placebo
‘Delta Plus’ variant surfaces in eight U.S. states
Nov 02, 2021
AY.4.2 ‘sub-lineage’ of delta may spread faster than the original variant, but there is no evidence that it causes more severe illness
Guideline addresses diagnosis, evaluation of chest pain in adults
Nov 02, 2021
Chest pain can extend beyond the chest; patients experiencing chest pain or equivalent should seek medical help immediately
Results mixed for use of zinc for acute viral RTIs in adults
Nov 02, 2021
Some evidence suggests zinc might shorten duration of symptoms, but further research needed to address many unanswered questions
Postacute COVID-19 syndrome may affect physical, cognitive function
Nov 02, 2021
Increased levels of fatigue and dyspnea, decreased levels of physical activity reported; 63 percent showed at least mild cognitive impairment
CBT intervention beneficial for adults with chronic pain conditions
Nov 02, 2021
Group-based CBT intervention produced modest, but sustained, reductions in measures of pain, pain-related disability
Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity
Nov 02, 2021
C-reactive protein levels increased in association with higher concentrations of air pollutants; risk for flare increased
USPSTF still advises against COPD screening for asymptomatic adults
Nov 02, 2021
There is no net benefit for screening asymptomatic adults for COPD, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded in its latest recommendation.