CPAP Use May Improve Sexual QOL in Those With Sleep Apnea
Findings based on one year of follow-up for patients newly diagnosed with sleep apnea
Severe Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher CV Disease Risk
Risk of cardiovascular outcomes was greatest for those with the most active atopic eczema
Antidepressant Prescribing Linked to Lasting Weight Gain
Risk of weight gain remained increased during at least six years of follow-up
Laws Allowing Service Denial to Sexual Minorities Tied to Distress
Laws permitting denial of services linked to increase in mental distress among sexual minorities
Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Don’t Up Blood Glucose Levels
Concentration of NNSs decreases gradually over the course of observation after consumption
CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water
Outbreaks with confirmed infectious etiology usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, Pseudomonas
Social Isolation Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes
Those reporting high perceived social isolation have increased risk of death, hospitalization, ER visits
Financial Incentives May Up Rates of Smoker Abstinence
Redeemable deposits, rewards superior to free cessation aids with respect to sustained abstinence
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Atherosclerotic CVD Mortality Higher in South Asians in the U.S.
Most of the increased risk can be attributed to increased prevalence of known risk factors
