Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Interventions
Stroke-associated pneumonia research over the past 2 decades has yielded significant insight into SAP risk factors, diagnostic measures, and management strategies.
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Dementia Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Diabetes, Stroke
Researchers sought to assess the risk factors for dementia in older adults with atrial fibrillation.
Serum Urate Levels in Gout and Risk for PD in Older Adults
Researchers sought to assess whether serum urate possesses a neuroprotective effect against the risk for Parkinson disease in patients with gout.
Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths Increased Between 2019 and 2020
Researchers used data from the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System in order to assess trends in gabapentin-involved overdose deaths.
Pollution Accounts for 1 in 6 Deaths Worldwide
Pollution remains responsible for about 9 million deaths per year, or one in six deaths worldwide.
Effect of Alemtuzumab on Blood Pressure in Patients With MS
Researchers sought to assess the change in blood pressure in patients with MS treated with ATZ and prior HDMP treatment compared with patients receiving HDMP only for acute relapse.
Delays in Care Longer for Female Trauma Patients
Female trauma patients have longer delays in trauma care and an increased likelihood of discharge to long-term care facilities compared with male trauma patients.
Sleep Problems Not a Major Issue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sleep problems are not excessive in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis.
Supervised Exercise Program Beneficial for Older Patients With Hip Fracture
For seniors with surgical repair of a hip fracture, a 12-month home-based, supervised, progressive exercise program improves functioning and physical performance.
Tailored Cognitive Therapy Helps Black Women With Insomnia Symptoms
Researchers sought to compare the efficacy of a standard version of an internet-delivered CBT-I program, a culturally tailored version, and a sleep education control at improving insomnia symptoms.
The Characteristics of Patients Who Develop Long-COVID Symptoms
Researchers sought to examine the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who were infected with COVID-19 and developed PASC.
Air Pollutants, Especially From Traffic, Independently Increase Stroke Risk
Researchers sought to assess the impact of long-term exposure to specific air pollutants on stroke risk.
Effect of HbA1c on Stroke Risk Among Patients With Diabetes and Atrial Fibrillation
A team of investigators sought to identify the effect of glycemic control on risk for stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.
Guideline Updated for Use of Radiation for Brain Metastases
Updated recommendations are presented regarding the use of radiation for treating brain metastases.
Menopause Symptoms Correlate With Temporomandibular Disorder Pain
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-induced pain and menopausal symptoms are correlated.
How Sleep Restriction Impacts Cortical Inhibition in Patients With Migraine
Researchers sought to assess the short-term benefit and risk of ticagrelor with aspirin in patients with acute mild-moderate ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack.
Ticagrelor-Aspirin Treatment Benefit vs Major Hemorrhage Risk in Stroke
Researchers sought to assess the short-term benefit and risk of ticagrelor with aspirin in patients with acute mild-moderate ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack.
FDA Delays Decision on Meloxicam/Rizatriptan Combination for Acute Migraine
AXS-07 is an oral agent that consists of meloxicam, a COX-2 preferential nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and rizatriptan, a 5-HT1B/1D agonist.
Predictors of Pregabalin Response in Chronic Posttraumatic Neuropathic Pain
A secondary analysis sought to identify predictors of pregabalin response in those with chronic posttraumatic neuropathic pain.
One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19
More than 1 million Americans have died from COVID-19.
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