Low Risk of Serotonin Syndrome for Triptans + SSRI/SNRI
Researchers question FDA advisory warning on risk of concomitant use
Medical Marijuana Laws Not Tied to Increases in Teen Use
Findings based on 11 separate studies using data from four, large-scale U.S. surveys
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
Varicose Veins May Increase Likelihood of Blood Clots
Possible increased risk of pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease less clear
AAN: Adherence to DASH Diet May Reduce Risk of Depression
For older adults, positive correlation identified for the Western diet with depression over time
Chromosomal Abnormalities, Miscarriage More Likely After 40
But older women have no increased risk of congenital malformations, stillbirth versus those aged 20-34
Sleeve Gastrectomy Tied to Drop in GDM, Excessive Fetal Growth
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy also tied to SGA and low birth weight neonates, lower c-section rates
Women With Non-Obstructive CAD May Suffer From Myocardial Scars
Cardiac MR accurately diagnoses; myocardial scars may affect 8 percent of women with non-obstructive CAD
Female Infertility Tied to Asthma Managed With Rescue Inhalers
No link to infertility for those with former asthma, or for those with asthma preventer medications
COPD Hospitalizations, Deaths, Prevalence Higher in Rural Areas
Higher for those living in rural areas than those in micropolitan or metropolitan areas
