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Glaucoma surgery using a novel membrane-tube type glaucoma shunt device can safely reduce intraocular pressure

Membrane-Tube Shunt Device Can Reduce Intraocular Pressure

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Surgery using MicroMT device safely and effectively reduces IOP in glaucomatous eyes
A new study suggests that excessive amounts of folate and vitamin B12 in a mother's body might increase an infant's risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder. The study findings are scheduled for presentation at the International Meeting for Autism Research

Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Raised Autism Risk

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Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism

American Urological Association, May 6-10

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The American Urological Association 2016 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) was held from May 6 to 10...
For patients with lipodystrophy

Metreleptin Ups Resting-State Connectivity in Lipodystrophy

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Significant increases in hypothalamus; insula, superior temporal gyrus; medial prefrontal cortex
The body mass index linked to the lowest rate of all-cause early mortality is rising

Excess Weight May Not Equal Early Mortality After All

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BMI linked to lowest rate of all-cause early death up by more than three units since 1970s
Many caregivers of critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit report high levels of depressive symptoms

Depressive Symptoms for Many Caregivers of Critically Ill

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For most, but not all caregivers, depressive symptoms reduce at least partially with time
A mother's excess weight gain or elevated blood glucose levels in pregnancy may put her child at increased risk for being overweight or obese

High Maternal Glucose May Adversely ‘Imprint’ Baby

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Elevated blood glucose and excess weight during pregnancy may change baby's metabolism
Low doses of ketamine may quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with treatment-resistant depression

Ketamine May Ease Suicidal Thoughts in Major Depression

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Small study found that the drug worked quickly in patients with treatment-resistant depression
Esomeprazole accelerates aging of blood vessel cells in lab tests

PPI Exposure Accelerates Aging in Lab Endothelial Cells

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Findings could help explain recent reports linking long-term use to adverse effect on cardiovascular health
A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to experience memory deficits

Yoga, Meditation Show Memory, Mood Benefit in Seniors

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Yoga/meditation group showed improved memory, less depression and anxiety