Resistant Hypertension Linked to Increased Risk of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea with resistant HTN linked to increased risk of ischemic heart event, congestive heart failure
Renal Denervation Ups Insulin Sensitivity in Preclinical Model
Bilateral renal denervation completely normalizes hepatic insulin sensitivity in obese canines
About Half of Older ICU Survivors Have Functional Recovery
Higher BMI, functional self-efficacy tied to recovery; impaired hearing, vision linked to lack of recovery
Alitretinoin Cuts Chronic Hand Eczema Severity
Treatment seems to normalize expression of skin barrier genes, proteins
Suicide Rate Increased in Patients With Serious Infections
Risk associated with hospitalization for infection accounted for 10.1 percent of suicides studied
Risk of Post-Op Opioid Abuse Deemed Low for Elderly Patients
Vast majority of patients use the meds short term to ease their pain
Florida Reports Four More Cases of Local Zika Infection in Miami
But aerial spraying has made a big dent in mosquito control, health officials say
Zika May Be Responsible for Arthrogryposis in Newborns
Cause isn't clear, but brain scans hint that problem comes from nerves, not joints
Many U.S. Hospitals Offer Language Services
Percentage of hospitals offering language services increases with level of need
Counterfeit Alprazolam Cut With Fentanyl Can Be Fatal
One person died, eight were sickened when illicit pills circulated in San Francisco
