Decreasing Serum Sodium Ups Liver Transplant Survival
Survival benefit for patients with MELD >11; no benefit seen for patients with MELD scores of ≤11
National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection
Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD
Cutting Added Fructose Could Reduce Diabetes-Linked Morbidity
Limiting intake to 5 percent of calories would improve glucose tolerance, reduce diabetes prevalence
Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress
Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
Starting Football Young May Lead to Higher Cognitive Risks
Former pros who played before age of 11 show greater deficits in memory and thinking skills
Liberals, Independents Found to Have Greater Longevity
But researchers can't pinpoint why they outlive Republicans, Democrats over 30 years
Less-Tight Control of Non-Severe BP in Pregnancy OK for Fetus
Controlling gestational blood pressure doesn't seem to affect baby, but may prevent problems for mom
Eye Tracking Could Quantify Symptoms of Brain Injury
Could serve as measure of severity of concussion-related ocular motility disruption
Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money
Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says
