ASH: ‘Short’ and ‘Long’ Sleepers Seem to Have Higher Stroke Risk
Odds about 80 percent higher among people with hypertension and insufficient sleep
Iron Deficiency Seems to Affect Many Metabolic Pathways
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia linked to improvements in vitamin B12, folate, lipids
Novel ICD System Deemed Safe for Full-Body MRI
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system specifically designed for full body MRI deemed safe
Infective Endocarditis Incidence Up in U.S. From 2000 to 2011
No increase in rates of hospitalization, valve surgery after 2007 IE prophylaxis guideline revisions
ASCO Updates Guidelines for Hepatitis B Screening in Cancer
Screening urged for patients with risk factors for infection, receiving cancer tx linked to reactivation
Financial Incentives Effective in Smoking Cessation
Found to be better alternative than free counseling, cessation aids
Grip Strength Could Be Useful Indicator of CVD, Mortality Risk
Decrease in strength linked to higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and premature death
Study Considers Antibiotics-First Approach to Appendicitis
Case vignette presents issues related to immediate appendectomy versus antibiotics-first
Tramadol-Related ER Visits Up 2005 to 2011
U.S. report found problem was greatest among women and patients 55 and older
Nearly 400 HIV-Positive Potential Organ Donors in U.S.
Although ban was lifted on such surgeries in 2013, none has taken place, researchers say
