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Obese patients taking warfarin have a higher risk of experiencing a bleeding event compared to their normal-weight counterparts

Higher Bleeding Risk for Obese Patients on Warfarin

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But exact reason why isn't known, researchers say
Recovery from Ebola virus disease can be complicated by acute anterior uveitis

ARVO: Ebolavirus Can Persist During Convalescence

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Case report describes patient with anterior uveitis and ocular hypertension, with viable EBOV RNA
Exercises to strengthen the hips may ease calf pain for people with peripheral artery disease

Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD

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Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
For obese Americans who are deficient in vitamin D

Vitamin D Rx Appears to Help Some Patients Lose Weight

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May boost dieting efforts in obese patients already low in the nutrient
A high-protein diet may backfire for people at risk for cardiovascular disease -- increasing the likelihood of weight gain and early mortality

High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health

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Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
Implementation of appropriate use criteria is associated with a reduction in percutaneous coronary intervention use and with cost savings

ACC: AUC Implementation Cuts PCI Volume, Costs

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Consistent decline in volume of percutaneous coronary intervention and associated costs
For patients with transsphenoidal pituitary tumors

AANS: Surgeon Volume Affects Costs in Pituitary Tumor Care

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Increased hospital charges, costs, length of stay for patients treated by lower-volume surgeons
Topical baicalein

ARVO: Topical Flavonoid Cuts Intraocular Pressure in Rodents

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Topical administration lowers IOP; effect mediated in part by facilitation of outflow
There is a genetic link for strabismus and schizophrenia

ARVO: Genetic Link ID’d for Strabismus and Schizophrenia

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Almost half of the genes dysregulated in strabismic medial rectus muscle are schizophrenia biomarkers
Many patients prescribed hydroxychloroquine exceed the safety guidelines for daily dosing

ARVO: Hydroxychloroquine Daily Dosing Recs Often Exceeded

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Seventy percent of patients had daily dosages above recommended 6.5 mg/kg of ideal body weight