Cannabis Use Blunts Neurocognitive Development in Adolescents
Longitudinal data and hair toxicology link THC exposure to flattened growth in memory and processing speed from ages 9 to 17.
One in Four Non-Comatose Cardiac Arrest Survivors Face Poor Outcomes
A registry analysis identifies age, motor response, and pH levels as key predictors of 30-day recovery in patients who avoid post-arrest coma.
Increased Tibial Slope Raises Risk of Meniscal Allograft Failure
A retrospective cohort study finds higher posterior tibial slope correlates with reoperation and failure despite stable functional scores.
Lower Tau PET Sensitivity in Older Men Reflects Reduced Tangle Density
Flortaucipir PET sensitivity for advanced Alzheimer pathology drops to 42% in patients over 83, mirroring lower biological tangle burdens.
One Quarter of Helicopter Emergency Missions Provide No Clinical Benefit
A retrospective analysis of 2,286 missions shows that while 74 percent are beneficial, many deployments lack clear utility.
Clinical Pathway Cuts Pediatric CT Use and Emergency Department Wait Times
A multidisciplinary protocol prioritizing ultrasound and surgical consultation met national quality goals while reducing stay by 103 minutes.
Sex Not Independently Linked to Post-Arrest Neurological Recovery
Observed survival disparities between men and women disappear after adjusting for initial rhythm and arrest etiology.
Pediatric Cannabis Hyperemesis Protocol Increases Capsaicin Use and Lowers Haloperidol Dosing
A standardized algorithm shifted prescribing patterns for adolescent cannabis hyperemesis without altering admission rates or length of stay.
Early Bronchoscopy Linked to Shorter Ventilation After Cardiac Arrest
A retrospective study shows bronchoscopy within 24 hours reduces mechanical ventilation by 145 hours and guides antibiotic adjustments.
Whole Blood Reduces Male Trauma Mortality but Shows No Benefit in Females
A nationwide analysis of 8,631 patients finds sex-based disparities in both whole blood utilization and subsequent survival outcomes.
GLP-1 Agonists Show No Increased Suicide Risk in Large Cohort
A nationwide study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists carry no higher risk of suicide attempts than other common antidiabetic medications.
Simultaneous Bilateral Cochlear Implants Preserve Spatial Hearing into Adolescence
Early synchronous auditory input prevents permanent localization deficits that persist despite years of bilateral device use.