May 10, 2013
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Healio Minute Friday, May 10, 2013 Edition: US no fan of UV sunglasses, depression linked to C. difficile, battlefield wound clamp approved

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US consumers don’t put premium on UV eye protection

Healio.com/Optometry: Survey finds only 12% of adults consider UV rating a top priority when sunglass shopping. Read more.

Risk for C. difficile increases with depression and use of related medications

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Finding may spur more exploration into “brain-gut axis” and identifying patients at risk. Read more.

 

Old-fashioned tourniquet gets combat-ready upgrade

Healio.com/Orthotics-Prosthetics: FDA approves Combat Ready Clamp for otherwise unmanageable wounds and amputations. Read more.

Survey reveals little physician opposition to reuse of cardiac implantable devices

Healio.com/Cardiology: Most Heart Rhythm Society members support reuse for patients in low-and middle-income nations. Read more.

Miscarriage more stressful for women who used assisted reproduction

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Researchers suggest timely support and intervention based on significantly higher hyperarousal symptoms. Read more.