Study Confirms Teratogenicity of Valproic Acid, Topiramate
Eight specific types of major congenital malformations associated with prenatal exposure to valproic acid
Most Providers Unaware of Online Feedback About Themselves
Providers do not encourage patient reviews and often view such feedback as having limited value
Health Care Aides Frequently Report Verbal Abuse
Aides who reported verbal abuse more than 11-fold more likely to also report physical abuse
PDE5i Use Linked to Post-LVAD Right Heart Failure Events
Incidence of severe early right heart failure higher among patients on preimplant PDE5i than controls
Nitrate Pollution of Tap Water May Cause Thousands of Cancer Cases
Annual nitrate-attributable cases of CRC, ovarian, thyroid, kidney, bladder cancer ranged from 2,300 to 12,594
Hot Water Therapy Aids Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease
Small study shows it improves functional ability, has potential for cardiovascular conditioning
Weight Loss Surgery May Not Relieve Acid Reflux
Symptoms return in half of patients undergoing long-term follow-up after gastric bypass
In Most Older Adults, Prediabetes Stays Stable or Improves
One-third of participants progressed to diabetes or died within the 12-year follow-up
Virtual Reality IDs Navigation Issues in Early Alzheimer Disease
Classification accuracy superior to cognitive tests considered highly sensitive to early disease
Exposure to Air Pollution May Impact Children’s Cognitive Abilities
Deficits seen in working memory, executive attention after prenatal, early childhood exposure
