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Adjuvant aripiprazole is associated with achievement of remission among older adults with treatment-resistant depression

Adjuvant Aripiprazole Beneficial in Tx-Resistant Depression

Addition of aripiprazole effective for achieving remission in adults aged older than 60 years
Two newer classes of drugs

Angioedema Induced by New Classes of Drugs

Angioedema occurs with DPP IV or neprilysin blockers; bradykinin contribution seems likely
For patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain

Booster Massage Dose May Be Helpful in Chronic Neck Pain

Improvements in pain and dysfunction at 12 weeks for those receiving additional massages
Routine use of dual antiplatelet therapy beyond six months after second generation drug-eluting stent implantation yields mixed clinical results

Long Duration Dual Antiplatelet Treatment Increases Bleeding

However, leads to small decrease in stent thrombosis, myocardial infarction after stent
Blood tests may help identify women with systemic lupus erythematosus who are at high risk for complications during pregnancy

Biomarkers Help ID Complications in Pregnant Women With Lupus

As early as 12 weeks, could signal danger of complications for both mother and infant
An implanted cranial nerve stimulation device might improve sleep patterns and quality of life for patients with sleep apnea

Cranial Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise As Sleep Apnea Tx

For some, it might work better than continuous positive airway pressure
Between 2011 and 2013

Young Children at Risk of Head Injuries From Falling Televisions

Three-fourths of injuries occurred when children weren't closely supervised, study finds
Some institutions are asking physicians to solicit donations from patients

Some Oncologists Are Being Asked to Solicit Donations

About three-quarters of oncologists feel that this will affect the physician-patient relationship
Smoking significantly increases medical costs among patients with peripheral artery disease

Medical Costs Increasing for Smokers Who Develop PAD

More likely to be hospitalized for atherosclerosis, acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease
Daily aspirin might extend survival for patients with cancers of the gastrointestinal tract

More Evidence Daily Aspirin May Protect Against GI Cancer

Four-year study found survival doubled for GI cancer patients who took low-dose pill each day