Reducing Use of Sleep Drugs Helps Older Adults Live Better
Benefits include reduction in falls and cognitive impairment and improvements in life expectancy, quality of life
FDA Issues Safety Alert for Radiofrequency Microneedling
Reported complications include severe burns, scarring and nerve damage, sometimes requiring surgery
FDA Warns Against Fluoride Tablets for Young Children
Officials say the tablets can cause stains and other health issues, and don’t do much for baby teeth
Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Over Cancer Risk
Recall due to the presence of nitrosamine impurities, classified as potential carcinogens
Four Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Identified
Highest risk for second-trimester pregnancy loss and dyslipidemia incidence was seen for hyperandrogenic PCOS
Mortality Rates Elevated for Veterans With Posttraumatic Epilepsy
Mortality rate higher in PTE than nontraumatic epilepsy; varies with underlying traumatic brain injury
Fertility Treatment at Older Ages Unlikely to Succeed With Patients’ Eggs
Age-related decline seen in ART success using women's own eggs, but consistent success reported using donor eggs
Recorded Messages From Family Members Can Reduce Delirium in ICU
Response to the intervention dose-dependent, with more doses linked to less delirium
Dupilumab Reduces Mucus Plug Scores With Moderate-to-Severe Asthma
Dupilumab treatment also improved patients’ lung function
Night Light Exposure Tied to Incident Cardiovascular Disease
Findings remain after adjusting for established cardiovascular risk factors
