Cardiology

Transfusion, mortality link varies with hemoglobin levels

(HealthDay)—For critically ill patients, the impact of transfusion on mortality varies with hemoglobin (Hgb) levels and with the presence of comorbid heart disease, according to a study published in the Dec. 8 issue of ...

Ophthalmology

Models can predict long-term visual acuity in highly myopic eyes

For patients with high myopia, models for accurate prediction of the long-term visual acuity (VA) based on clinical and imaging information are feasible, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Health

Patient factors play key role in emergency department imaging

Despite concerns to the contrary, very little of the variation in Emergency Department (ED) imaging utilization is attributable to physician experience, training or gender, according to a new study published online in the ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

'Fit2Drive' transforms assessing older drivers with cognitive decline

As the world's population ages, so does the proportion of older drivers on the road. Safe driving requires adequate memory, perceptual and motor skills, and executive function abilities. Although individuals with severe Alzheimer's ...

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