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Incidence of Statin-Associated Adverse Events in Kidney Transplant Recipients
CONCLUSIONS: Statins appear to be generally well-tolerated in kidney transplant recipients. However, statin use might be associated with slightly higher risk of post-transplant diabetes mellitus, cataract, and rhabdomyolysis.PMID:36800538 | DOI:10.2215/CJN.0000000000000124
Source: Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - February 17, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sunjae Bae JiYoon B Ahn Kmd Corey Joseph Ryan Whisler Mark A Schnitzler Krista L Lentine Bernard S Kadosh Dorry L Segev Mara A McAdams-DeMarco Source Type: research
Implications of Under-Reporting Medication Side Effects: Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure as a Case Example
ConclusionWe conclude that under-reporting perceived side effects of beta-blockers among adults with heart failure is common, is associated with Black race and low education, and may contribute to patient willingness to take additional medication to prevent future medical encounters.
Source: Drugs and Aging - February 17, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Stroke thrombectomy volume, rather than stroke center accreditation status of hospitals, is associated with mortality and discharge disposition
Conclusion
A higher volume of ST cases was associated with lower mortality and higher home discharge rate. No significant differences in mortality and discharge disposition were found between accredited and non-accredited hospitals.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - February 14, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Waqas, M., Tutino, V. M., Cappuzzo, J. M., Lazarov, V., Popoola, D., Patel, T. R., Levy, B. R., Monteiro, A., Mokin, M., Rai, A. T., Mocco, J., Turk, A. S., Snyder, K. V., Davies, J. M., Levy, E. I., Siddiqui, A. H. Tags: Editor''s choice, Ischemic stroke Source Type: research
Comparative Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulation by Sex
CONCLUSIONS: In a real-world population of older Medicare beneficiaries with AF, compared with anticoagulation, LAAO was associated with a reduction in the risk of death, stroke, and long-term bleeding among women and men. These findings should be incorporated into shared decision-making with patients considering strategies for reduction in AF-related stroke.PMID:36780379 | DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.062765
Source: Circulation - February 13, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Emily P Zeitler Stephen Kearing Megan Coylewright Devi Nair Jonathan C Hsu Douglas Darden A James O'Malley Andrea M Russo Sana M Al-Khatib Source Type: research
Effects of Patient Comorbidities and Demographics on Episode-of-Care Costs Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
CONCLUSION: Providers should be aware that certain demographic variables and comorbidities (history of stroke, dementia, chronic pulmonary disease, anemia, heart disease, advanced age, and elevated body mass index) are associated with an increase in total costs following primary shoulder arthroplasty. Further study is required to determine whether bundled payment target costs should be adjusted to better compensate for specific comorbidities.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV case series.PMID:36749879 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-22-00450
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - February 7, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Dominic M Farronato Joshua D Pezzulo Alexander J Rondon Sean Porrini Diane McGonigal Charles L Getz Daniel E Davis Source Type: research
MicroTransponder Secures CMS Transitional Pass-Through Status and New Technology Add-On Payment for Its Breakthrough Stroke Rehabilitation System, Vivistim
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2023 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- MicroTransponder®, Inc. announces that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the Vivistim® Paired VNS System transitional pass-through status, expand... Devices, Neurology, Reimbursement MicroTransponder, Vivistim, Stroke
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 31, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
CDC to investigate ‘safety signal’ for Pfizer’s updated COVID booster
Federal health officials are investigating whether there is a link between BioNTech BNTX, and Pfizer’s PFE, bivalent COVID-19 booster and stroke in seniors. The Centers and Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said Friday they plan to investigate a…#veteransaffairs #medicaidservices #pfizers #fda #vsd #cdc #vaccines #modernasmrna #medicare #bntx
Source: Reuters: Health - January 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC identifies possible ' safety concern ' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older. In the Friday statement, the CDC…#pfizerbiontech #foxnewsdigital #omicron #cdc #vsd #marcsiegel #medicaidservices #fda #pfizer #medicare
Source: Reuters: Health - January 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
