Treatment Initiation for Depression Low in Primary Care
Minorities and elderly more unlikely to start depression treatment in the primary care setting
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Recovery Impacted by MetS
Recovery prognosis poorer from SSNHL in patients with at least four factors of metabolic syndrome
In African-Descent Glaucoma Patients, Visual Field Changes Up
May contribute to delayed detection of progression compared to glaucoma patients of European descent
Pre-Op Mental Health Doesn’t Affect Rhinoplasty Outcomes
Patients with impaired, normal mental health report improvements across most nasal function outcomes
Rotating Night Shift Work Tied to Increased Odds of T2DM
Working more night shifts per month linked to increased odds of type 2 diabetes
Low Availability of Sexual Aids and Resources at Cancer Centers
One center stood out, which had several types of aids; most centers reported having no sexual aids
Follow-Up Lacking for Teen, Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Many young adult cancer survivors do not follow up properly, independent of disease type or insurance
Anti-Heroin Vaccine Shows Promise Against Lethal Doses
TLR9 agonist in presence of alum is stable over 30 days, elicits strong anti-heroin antibody titers
Influenza A(H3N2) Viruses Predominate 2017-2018 Season
Vaccine effectiveness estimated at 25 percent against A(H3N2)
Molecular Markers May ID Alzheimer’s Before Clinical Onset
Amyloid-positive PSEN1 E280A mutation carriers have elevated levels of tau deposition before onset
