Symptom-Based Dosing Reduces Discharge Time in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal
A cluster randomized trial shows symptom-based dosing shortens medical readiness for discharge when paired with the Eat, Sleep, Console model.
Tucidinostat Improves Event-Free Survival in Double-Expressor B-Cell Lymphoma
Adding a histone deacetylase inhibitor to R-CHOP increases complete response rates and reduces progression risk in high-risk patients.
Adding Tobramycin to Vancomycin Powder Does Not Reduce Tibial Fracture Infections
A randomized trial of 1528 patients shows dual intrawound antibiotic powder offers no benefit over vancomycin alone in high-risk fractures.
Severe Childhood Malaria Impairs Cognition Up to 15 Years Later
Ugandan children who survive cerebral malaria or severe malarial anemia show persistent cognitive and math deficits up to 15 years later.
Endometrial Cancer Mortality Rises as Management Shifts to Molecular Subtyping
Rising incidence in younger women and stark racial disparities in mortality underscore the need for early biopsy and tailored therapy.
Amoxicillin Equals Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for Acute Sinusitis
A nationwide cohort study shows standard amoxicillin is as effective as amoxicillin-clavulanate but avoids higher risks of C. difficile.
Serious Games Reduce Geriatric Trauma Undertriage in Nontrauma Centers
A randomized trial of 800 emergency physicians shows digital simulation training improves adherence to triage guidelines for older adults.
TTVR Eliminates Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation in Real-World Registry
A US registry study of 1,034 patients shows 98% procedural success and significant functional gains with low 30-day mortality.
Preconception Care Reduces Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity
A review highlights evidence-based interventions, from folic acid to chronic disease management, that optimize health before conception.
Rapid Susceptibility Testing Speeds Antibiotic Adjustments but Not Outcomes
While rapid testing accelerated antibiotic adjustments by 14 hours, it did not improve 30-day survival or reduce deleterious events.
US Adult Obesity Projected to Reach 47 Percent by 2035
An analysis of over 11 million adults reveals severe racial and geographic disparities as obesity rates continue to climb nationwide.
Caffeinated Coffee and Tea Lower Dementia Risk; Decaf Shows No Benefit
A 43-year prospective study of 131,821 adults reveals that 2 to 3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily significantly reduces incident dementia.