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Prophylactic PCI for Vulnerable Plaques

In this proof-of-concept trial, treatment of non-flow limiting vulnerable plaque by PCI with bioabsorbable stents resulted in no significant difference in lesion-related events compared with optimal medical therapy.

Does MRSA Nares Colonization Predict Non-Respiratory MRSA Infections?

Nares screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carried a high negative predictive value to rule out MRSA infections at various sites.

Air Pollution and Cognitive Decline

In this large prospective cohort study of subjects in Manhattan, researchers demonstrated an association between exposure to air pollution and decline in cognitive function over time in one cohort, but not the other.

Improve Diet to Put Out the GERD Fire

The authors estimated nearly 40% of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms that occur at least weekly can be prevented through a modification of lifestyle factors.

Clinical and Genetic Characterizations to Diagnose Sarcoglycanopathies

Sarcoglycanopathies, caused by various genetic mutations, may cause limb-girdle forms of muscular dystrophy early in life. Although there are no specific treatments for these disorders at this time, the clinical and genetic characterizations will assist in more precise diagnosis that will be critical to develop new molecular-based therapies.

Prednisone vs. Placebo in Short-Term Prevention of Episodic Cluster Headaches

Prednisone, given at 100 mg for five days and then tapering by 20 mg every three days, is a safe and effective short-term prevention for episodic cluster headaches while waiting for longer-acting preventive agents to be initiated.

Cognitive Benefit of Rivastigmine in Parkinson’s Disease Dementia with Orthostatic Hypotension

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease dementia and orthostatic hypotension (OH) have more robust cognitive improvement from rivastigmine compared to those without OH. This greater response possibly is mediated by the anti-OH effect of rivastigmine.

Deficits in Neurotransmitters and Behavioral Disturbances in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration

In subjects with a syndrome associated with frontotemporal lobar degeneration, gamma aminobutyric acid and glutamate deficiency in the right inferior frontal gyrus was associated with greater degrees of impulsivity.

Focused Ultrasound in Parkinson’s Disease: Going Beyond Tremor

In this randomized controlled trial, patients with asymmetric Parkinson’s disease were assigned to noninvasive, focused ultrasound-mediated subthalamotomy or sham procedure. The authors reported improved motor function in the focused ultrasound group, with adverse events including weakness, dyskinesia, and gait disturbances.

Tirbanibulin Ointment (Klisyri)

Tirbanibulin is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis on the face and scalp.