Neurology
News
Regionalized trauma care trims 30-day mortality
Key clinical point: Regionalized trauma care reduces long-term mortality and maintains functional outcomes in patients with severe TBI. Major...
News
Abuse-deterrent formulation of extended-release hydrocodone approved
News
Opioid abuse major concern for primary care physicians
Conference Coverage
No pain benefit found for IV acetaminophen vs. oral in the neuro ICU
Key clinical point: Intravenous acetaminophen might not be worth the cost. Major finding: Pain in neuro ICU patients dropped by about 1.5 points...
News
Heavy alcohol consumption in midlife boosts later stroke risk
Key clinical point: Heavy alcohol consumption in midlife may shorten the expected time to a stroke event by 5 years. Major finding: Heavy midlife...
Guidelines
Broad application of JNC-8 would save lives, reduce costs
Key clinical point: Even young patients, in many cases, can benefit from adherence to theJoint National Committee 2014 hypertension guidelines.