Study Explores Factors Leading to Unnecessary Lumbar-Spine MRIs
A study investigated the factors that add to unnecessary lumbar spine MRIs in uncomplicated low-back pain.
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Effects of Methadone, Buprenorphine on Sleep Quality in Opioid Use Disorder
Patients perception of poor sleep differ from EEG-reported results.
Serum Biomarkers Do Not Aid in Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attacks
Blood biomarkers currently do not have diagnostic value for patients with suspected TIA, indicating that the sudden onset of symptoms and “onset in full intensity” are still the most valuable clinical predictors of TIA and minor stroke.
Cannabis Concentrate Use Is Common Among Teens Raising Concern for Cognitive Impairment and Psychosis
Investigators aimed to determine the prevalence of concentrate use and associated risk factors among adolescents who used cannabis.
Blood Biomarkers Detect Brain Injury Following Trauma
Investigators assessed whether glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase may be effective biomarkers for detecting concussive, subconcussive, and nonconcussive injuries in pediatric and adult patients with normal mental status following trauma.
Link Between Giant Cell Arteritis and Race
Giant cell arteritis has been vastly studied in white populations; however, its significance among other racial and ethnic groups is not as well known.
The Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression
The association between disease activity and emotional processing biases may play a role in the higher rates of depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Midlife Hypertension Tied to Changes in Late-Life Brain Structure
Investigators studied the effects of midlife high or increasing blood pressure on late-life brain structure.
Diagnosis, Treatments Affected by Amyloid Results in Dementia, Nondementia Patients
In patients with and without dementia, amyloid-positive and negative results were significantly linked to diagnoses and treatment changes.
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