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For patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Cerebral Protection Device Aids Patients Undergoing TAVI

Findings in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
A water-based Ai Chi program is associated with improvements in quality of life for women with fibromyalgia syndrome

Water-Based Ai Chi Program Beneficial in Fibromyalgia

Improvements in almost all variables under study, including pain perception, vitality, mental health
Overall

Many U.S. Hospitals Offer Language Services

Percentage of hospitals offering language services increases with level of need
The Zika virus may be the cause of joint deformities in the arms and legs of newborns (arthrogryposis)

Zika May Be Responsible for Arthrogryposis in Newborns

Cause isn't clear, but brain scans hint that problem comes from nerves, not joints
Four more cases of Zika infection that were likely spread through mosquito bites have been reported in the Miami area

Florida Reports Four More Cases of Local Zika Infection in Miami

But aerial spraying has made a big dent in mosquito control, health officials say
For patients with multiple sclerosis

MRI, Clinical Assessments Not Prognostic in Multiple Sclerosis

No difference in outcomes for patients with no evidence of disease activity during first two years
Three themes have been identified as communication challenges in neonatal encephalopathy and therapeutic hypothermia

Communication Challenges ID’d in Neonatal Encephalopathy

Fragmented communication, complex information, and uncertain prognosis difficult for parents
For insulin-resistant patients with recent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack

Pioglitazone Cuts Diabetes Risk After Ischemic Stroke, TIA

Findings for patients with recent ischemic stroke/TIA and insulin resistance, but no history of diabetes
About one-third of pediatric patients with concussion experience symptom spikes over the consecutive days

About One-Third Have Symptom Spikes After Peds Concussion

Risk of symptom spikes increased with an abrupt increase in mental activity from one day to next
Children who play video games have significantly better visuo-motor skills

Better Visuo-Motor Skills for Children Playing Video Games

Improved skills seen with small amounts of playing; conduct problems for ≥9 hours of gaming/week