Metreleptin Ups Resting-State Connectivity in Lipodystrophy
Significant increases in hypothalamus; insula, superior temporal gyrus; medial prefrontal cortex
Excess Weight May Not Equal Early Mortality After All
BMI linked to lowest rate of all-cause early death up by more than three units since 1970s
Depressive Symptoms for Many Caregivers of Critically Ill
For most, but not all caregivers, depressive symptoms reduce at least partially with time
High Maternal Glucose May Adversely ‘Imprint’ Baby
Elevated blood glucose and excess weight during pregnancy may change baby's metabolism
Ketamine May Ease Suicidal Thoughts in Major Depression
Small study found that the drug worked quickly in patients with treatment-resistant depression
PPI Exposure Accelerates Aging in Lab Endothelial Cells
Findings could help explain recent reports linking long-term use to adverse effect on cardiovascular health
Yoga, Meditation Show Memory, Mood Benefit in Seniors
Yoga/meditation group showed improved memory, less depression and anxiety
Macitentan Doesn’t Reduce Number of New Digital Ulcers
Findings over 16 weeks among patients with systemic sclerosis and active ischemic digital ulcers
Telemedicine Visits Up, but Not for Rural Medicare Beneficiaries
Telemedicine visits up from 2004 to 2013; only 0.7 percent of rural beneficiaries received visit in 2013
Misoprostol Should Be Considered in Postpartum Hyperthermia
Report of 21-year-old with severe hyperthermia, rigors, tachycardia, transient encephalopathy