Tag: Therapy & Procedures: Misc.
Bridging Therapy May Be Better for Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke
Better outcomes associated with IV thrombolysis followed by mechanical thrombectomy versus mechanical thrombectomy alone
ASA: Endovascular Therapy Studied in Large Ischemic Stroke
Better functional outcomes but more intracranial hemorrhages seen with endovascular therapy plus medical care versus medical care alone
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Seems Safe for High-Risk Children
Recipient plasma neutralization titers were 6.2 percent of donor titers as early as 30 minutes after transfusion
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma No Benefit for Most Patients
No association with clinical outcomes for typical patients; heterogeneity of treatment effect sizes seen across baseline characteristics
Trials Show Promise for Intravitreal Faricimab in Retinal Disease
Faricimab noninferior to aflibercept for visual acuity gains in neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema
Casirivimab + Imdevimab Prevents Progression to Symptomatic COVID-19
For asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals living with infected household contact, combo cuts incidence of symptomatic COVID-19
Adverse Birth Outcomes Tied to ART Unlikely Due to Treatment
Difference in frequency of adverse outcomes small and statistically insignificant for siblings conceived naturally, through ART
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Use Increased for Knee Osteoarthritis in Seniors
Significant increase in utilization and associated costs seen among physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners
One-Third of Clinicians Still Offer Endometrial Scratching
Endometrial scratching still might be offered for psychological reasons
Racial Disparities in Treatment Account for 20 Percent of Differences in BP Control
Additionally, racial differences in visit attendance account for a smaller portion of differences in BP control
