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Severe maternal morbidity climbs; racial disparities persist
A jump in blood transfusions was a major driver in increased morbidity.
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So it’s pediatric onychomycosis. Now what?
In the absence of FDA-approved treatments for children an expert offers some tips.
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CDC releases guidelines for pediatric mTBI
A CDC work group assembles evidence supporting guidelines for diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury.
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Pancreatic abnormalities found in one-quarter of patients with high-risk germline mutations
Pancreatic abnormalities were more common in older, high-risk individuals.
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Diclofenac’s cardiovascular risk confirmed in novel Nordic study
For the world’s most commonly used NSAID, the risk is real, according to 2 decades of Danish health data.
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RA, JIA may raise risk of preterm delivery
Corticosteroid use in any trimester also upped the risk by 100%-400%.
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Integrated pain program reduced LOS for sickle cell patients
WASHINGTON – The small study is another data point showing the importance of multidisciplinary care.
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Longitudinal melanonychia: the good, the bad, and the confusing
CHICAGO – Most dermatologists surveyed didn’t know about the ABCDEF mnemonic for subungual melanomas.
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Taking the sting out of nail surgery: Postoperative pain pearls
CHICAGO – Make sure patients plan ahead for a restful day or two after surgery.
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How to watch – and when to biopsy – atypical nevi
CHICAGO – Atypical lesions can be confirmed clinically, but concerning ones need a biopsy.
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When fingernails are the clue to a bigger problem
CHICAGO – Nail patella syndrome: “Even though it’s rare, I want you to think about it,” said Sheila Friedlander, MD.
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In Ghana, SCD research is meeting patients on home turf
The West African nation stands ready to solve the geographic mismatch between research capacity and patient population.
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Early escitalopram for post-ACS depression improves MACE, 8 years on
No effect on overall mortality was seen.
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For men with SCD and priapism, hypoxia may prompt RBC adhesion
WASHINGTON – A newly developed biochip allows in vitro examination of microfluidics in sickle cell disease.
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Few women know that IUDs are effective emergency contraception
Only 7% of young women surveyed knew that an IUD could prevent pregnancy when inserted after unprotected intercourse.