Poll: Many Older Adults Report Feeling Lonely, Isolated
Authors say more awareness needed that loneliness can adversely impact health, well-being
AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors
Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio
Readmission for Patients With Sepsis Common and Costly
Most readmissions associated with infectious etiologies, as well as GI, CV, pulmonary, renal causes
Intraoperative Methylprednisolone During Bypass Not Renal Protective
No decrease in acute kidney injury seen with intraoperative steroids during cardiopulmonary bypass
Multidimensional Approach Cuts Unneeded Drug-Drug Interaction Alerts
Number of interruptive DDI alerts substantially decreased as result of alert refinement efforts
Higher Intake of Whole Grains May Lower Risk for Liver Cancer
Whole grains and possibly cereal fiber, bran appear linked to lower risk for hepatocellular carcinoma
COPD, ILD Patients May Not Benefit From Bilateral Lung Transplant Listing
Unrestricted lung transplant listing strategy may increase transplant rates without affecting survival
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk
However, primary preventive treatment with aspirin may cut long-term risk for stroke
FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company
CanaRx sells prescription medicines at a lower cost to U.S. public, private employer programs
New York City Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121
No deaths have occurred, but eight people have been hospitalized and one child ended up in ICU
