Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device-Related Infective Endocarditis Outcomes
Cardiac implantable electronic device-related infective endocarditis is diagnosed in a third of patients with implantable device related infections.
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Elevated Triglycerides Linked to Worse CV and Health Economic Outcomes
Researchers used using observational administrative claims data from the Optum Research Database to retrospectively examine the real-world effect of elevated triglyceride levels on cardiovascular outcomes and medical cost.
Personality Trait Differences Shown Between Patients With Migraine, Medication-Overuse Headache
Researchers found data that showed women who are introverts have a propensity toward medication-overuse headache, rather than migraines.
DRIP Scoring System Improves Antibiotic Prescription Patterns for Pneumonia
A new scoring system for Drug Resistance in Pneumonia (DRIP) has demonstrated efficacy in improving pneumonia-related prescription trends, including a significant drop in broad-spectrum antibiotic prescriptions.
Is There a Link Between Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Gambling Disorders?
Pathological gambling was recently identified as a complication of Parkinson disease and its pharmacological treatment, especially high-dose dopaminergic agonists.
Asthma and Ultra-Processed Food in Childhood
In Brazil, researchers found data that did not show a link between asthma in adolescents and ultra-processed foods that were consumed in childhood.
Addressing Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes
There is growing evidence that the addition of triglyceride-lowering medication and lifestyle changes may be valuable in diabetes management.
Gender Differences in Analgesic Responses to Opioids for Acute, Chronic Pain
Men and women may respond differently to opioids prescribed for pain relief.
The Importance of Recognizing Prescription Opioid Dependence
Recognizing prescription opioid dependence and expanding the use of buprenorphine could improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain.
Pain, Physical Function Worse in Adolescents Who Have a Parent With Chronic Pain
Adolescents who have a parent with vs without chronic pain may experience higher levels of pain and reduced physical function.
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