Healio Minute Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 Edition: Sleep apnea linked to myocardial injury, post-concussion return to classroom scrutinized, maternal weight gain may be ASD marker
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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to marker of early myocardial injury
Healio.com/Cardiology: High-sensitivity troponin T levels found in most severe sleep apnea group; monitoring may have prognostic value. Read more.
Team appraisal urged before approving return to class after concussion
Healio.com/Pediatrics: Symptoms can be exacerbated if athletes return to academics too quickly. Read more.
Prenatal weight gain may be linked to autism spectrum disorders
Healio.com/Endocrinology: Modest, consistent increase in pregnancy weight gain may be a marker for autism’s underlying gestational etiology. Read more.
Many S. pneumoniae-positive US infections linked to rare serotype 5
Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Analysis finds serotypes causing noninvasive pneumonia in adults may differ significantly from those causing invasive disease. Read more.
Cycles of education and feedback reduce inappropriate antibiotics for RSV
Healio.com/Pediatrics: Guidelines on RSV management plus an education campaign during RSV season appeared to change behaviors among residents and attendings. Read more.