Archive: 02/03/2015
Cerebral blood flow as a possible marker for concussion outcomes
A new imaging study suggests that cerebral blood flow recovery in the brain could be a biomarker of outcomes in patients following concussion, according to a study published online by JAMA Neurology.
Mar 2, 2015
Growth screening could help detect celiac disease in kids
Screening for five growth parameters helped detect celiac disease (CD) with good accuracy in both boys and girls because growth falters in most children with CD, according to an article published online by JAMA Pediatrics.
Mar 2, 2015
Guidelines suggest blood thinners for more women, seniors with AFib
Nearly all women and people over 65 in the U.S. with atrial fibrillation are advised to take blood thinners under new guidelines based on an analysis from the Duke Clinical Research Institute.
Mar 2, 2015
Are doctors using unnecessary tests to diagnose chronic kidney disease?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 13 percent of adults in the U.S. and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and costs. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston have found that many of ...
Mar 2, 2015