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Minor Strokes, TIAs increase risk of disability [Stroke]
Image: CC/L. Henry Key study points: 1. 15% of patients with minor strokes/TIAs were disabled within 3 months. 2. In...
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Pertussis outbreaks on the rise, vaccine effectiveness waning [NEJM]
Image: CC. B. Pertussis Key study points: For every year after the 5th dose of the DTaP vaccine (age 4-6),...
[CMAJ] Influenza vaccination coverage across ethnic groups
Image: CC/Blakespot Key findings: · Canadians of Asian descent were found to have the highest vaccination rates · After adjusting...
[BMJ] Tranexamic acid reduces mortality in traumatic bleeding
Image: CC Key findings: Tranexamic acid was found to significantly reduce all cause mortality in patients with traumatic bleeding, except...
[JAMA] Association Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Disease Events
Image: CC/ Peter Rosbjerg Primer: There is significant debate whether treatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can prevent major...
[Ann Intern Med.] Asymptomatic, low risk women should not be screened for ovarian cancer – new USPSTF statement
Image: CC/James Heilman. Ovarian cancer on CT scan. Primer: Ovarian cancer, while uncommon, is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy. In...
[CIRCULATION] NSAID use after heart attacks associated with increased coronary risk, death
Image: PD Primer: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are known to be harmful in patients with myocardial infarctions. In fact, in...
[Neurology] Heavy alcohol intake and intracerebral hemorrhage: Characteristics and effect on outcome
Image:CC/Silktork Primer: Heavy alcohol consumption has long been considered a risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), yet there exists little...
[NATURE] Neonatal RSV infection associated with increased susceptibility to allergic asthma
Image: CC/CDC. EM micrograph of RSV Primer: Previous studies have demonstrated a strong association between recurrent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)...
[Ann Emerg Med.] Topical antibiotics help prevent infection in minor wounds
Image: CC Primer: Uncomplicated soft tissue injuries are one of the most common ailments treated in the emergency department. However,...
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