Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography
Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
Prolonged Sitting Is Health Hazard, Despite Exercise
Biggest health hazard resulting from prolonged sitting is type 2 diabetes
Prone Sleep Position Tied to Higher Mortality in Epilepsy
Higher risk found in those younger than 40
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Plaque Psoriasis
Cosentyx hinders protein that spurs skin inflammation
Higher Medicaid Reimbursement Ups Appointment Availability
Increased reimbursement to primary care providers linked to more availability of appointments
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Rates Have Doubled
But the procedure is not always tied to better outcomes
Cardiovascular Risks of Pneumonia May Linger for Years
Risk highest in first month after pneumonia but remains 1.5 times higher over subsequent years
Coffee Consumption Linked With Reduced Melanoma Risk
Trend toward more protection with higher intake
Stem Cells May Help Reverse Multiple Sclerosis Disability
Small initial trial shows improvement for people with relapsing-remitting MS
Incidence of PE Hospitalizations Rises From 2001 to 2010
Seasonal variation seen in PE hospitalizations, with higher number of admissions in winter
