Peripheral Artery Disease Associated With Increased Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Risk
A prospective, cross-sectional study examined the relationship between symptomatic and asymptomatic PAD with risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
Loop ECG Identifies Atrial Fibrillation in Patients at Risk for Stroke
Implantable loop recorder (ILR) device screening may lead to a 3-fold increase in detection of atrial fibrillation and initiation of necessary oral anticoagulation therapy, but does not significantly reduce the risk of stroke or systemic arterial embolism in high-risk patients.
CPR With Rescue Breathing Linked to Improved Pediatric OHCA Outcomes
Rescue breathing CPR is associated with better outcomes compared with compression-only CPR in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Occipital Nerve Stimulation Reduces Intractable Chronic Cluster Headache Intensity
The researchers’ goal was to determine whether occipital nerve stimulation could serve as an effective treatment for patients with medically intractable chronic cluster headache.
MRI Can Help Distinguish Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy From Optic Neuritis
Optic nerve enhancement patterns and white matter lesion distribution can guide diagnoses.
Cranial Microcurrent Stimulation May Be Safe Adjunctive Analgesic for Tension-Type Headache
The researchers’ goal was to investigate the therapeutic effect of cranial microcurrent stimulation in patients with chronic tension-type headaches.
Discontinuing Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy May Increase Neovascularization
Investigators report that continuous treatment is important to ensure that the benefits are not lost due to recurrent NV activity.”
JACC Review Highlights Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated With Acute and Chronic Opioid Use
This review explores the cardiovascular consequences of opioids and the contributions of off-target electrophysiologic properties to mortality, and provides practical safety recommendations.
Sublingual Ketamine Is Safe and Effective for Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain
The researchers’ goal was to provide the initial evidence for the safety and efficacy of sublingual ketamine in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain.
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