In a prospective screening study of Swedish newborns, pulse oximetry screening before discharge improved the total detection rate of duct-dependent circulation to 92%. Medscape Medical News
These case reports highlight the dilemma faced by clinicians caring for multiple sclerosis patients who develop progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy during natalizumab treatment. Journal Watch
Despite the recognized role of genetics in disc degeneration, it does not fully explain a large number of cases, especially disc degeneration of the lower lumbar spine. Spine
A prospective study suggests that warfarin may need to be started at a lower dosage and monitored more closely in patients with moderate or severe chronic kidney disease vs the general population. Medscape Medical News
These findings confirm previously reported associations between exposure to World Trade Center dust and interstitial lung disease. Environmental Health Perspectives
