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Veterans at higher risk of sleep behavior disorders
Veterans with a history of PTSD or traumatic brain injury may be at higher risk of REM sleep behavior disorders.
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New model for CKD risk draws on clinical, demographic factors
The equation has demonstrated high discrimination and variable calibration across a range of populations.
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Geriatric assessments improve communication during elderly patient visits
An intervention to integrate geriatric assessment results and recommendations into cancer care for elderly patients can improve communication.
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Measles infection linked to impaired ‘immune memory’
Measles virus infection is associated with significant reductions in pathogen epitopes and antibody reservoirs.
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Spinal progression found more often in men with ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is more likely to progress in men, individuals with spinal damage, or patients with elevated inflammatory marker levels.
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New screening test validated for cognitive impairment in lupus
The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics could be used to screen for cognitive impairment in adults with lupus.
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Fewer bloodstream infections with FMT for C. difficile
Fecal microbiota transplantation for C. difficile infection is associated with fewer bloodstream infections and lower mortality than...
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A sepsis death linked to fecal microbiota transplantation
Two patients developed bacteremia after receiving a fecal microbiota transplant from the same donor whose stool contained extended-spectrum beta-...
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Greater weight loss with sleeve gastroplasty than with diet therapy
Patients undergoing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty show significantly greater weight loss than do those in a weight loss therapy program.
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Mistreatment of surgical residents linked to burnout
SAN FRANCISCO – Gender and racial discrimination and mistreatment are associated with higher odds of burnout and suicidal thoughts in trainee...
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Clinical interventions for global drug use need updating
Illicit drug use patterns around the world are changing rapidly, but interventions aimed at reducing harm are not keeping up with evidence.
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How to overcome barriers to exercise for cancer patients
Consider the assessment of physical activity a vital sign for cancer patients and survivors.
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Updated international consensus recommendations on management of acute upper GI bleeding
Updated guidelines on management of nonvariceal acute upper GI bleeding address questions on endoscopic techniques and pharmacologic management....
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Regular drinking a greater AFib risk than binge drinking
Regular drinking may increase the risk of AFib more than binge drinking does.
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Vitamin D deficiency appears to worsen survival in Hodgkin lymphoma
The researchers said vitamin D deficiency screening and replacement should be incorporated into future randomized clinical trials of Hodgkin...