Neurology
HM20 Virtual
Inpatient pain management in the era of the opioid epidemic
Expert to detail best practices in treating the hospitalized patient with chronic pain.
Clinical
Patent foramen ovale linked with increased risk of ischemic stroke in PE
Is patent foramen ovale (PFO) associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism (PE)?
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Infection ups mortality risk in patients with dementia
Those with dementia had a greater than sixfold increased risk of dying after acquiring any infection than those without dementia or an infection...
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COVID-19 fears would keep most Hispanics with stroke, MI symptoms home
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Internists’ use of ultrasound can reduce radiology referrals
The use of point-of-care ultrasound in internal medicine has been more controversial than in emergency medicine.
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New oral anticoagulants drive ACC consensus on bleeding
A new consensus document from the American College of Cardiology updates management of acute bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants.
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Ticagrelor/aspirin combo: Fewer repeat strokes and deaths, but more bleeds
The combination also increased the risk for major hemorrhage, but that increase was small and would not overwhelm the benefit.
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Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
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Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
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Three stages to COVID-19 brain damage, new review suggests
Patients with COVID-19 symptoms may have neurological symptoms that may become apparent only after hospital discharge.