Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Later Risk of Dementia
Threat even higher when injury occurs in middle age, investigators say
Blacks, Hispanics Appear to Get Lower-Quality Hospice Care
Caregiver survey finds disparities between minority and white patients
Poor Sleep Could Be Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
More research needed to assess effect of modifying sleep on the brain
Risk of Sudden Death Declining in Heart Failure Patients
Researchers attribute decline to better meds, as patients live longer and better
IgE Allergy Testing Improves Atopic Dermatitis Outcomes
Authors suggest expanded use of IgE testing in dermatology practice
AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate
Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Increasingly Being Used
Hyperbaric therapy increasing for diabetic wounds, although it is not recommended by ADA
Educational Level, Age Linked to Eye Health Knowledge
Likelihood of being exposed to eye health information up with educational attainment, age, income
Therapeutic Inertia in 19 Percent With T2DM, HbA1c ≥8 Percent
HbA1c values of 8.0 to 9.9, >10 percent, diabetes duration ≥20 years linked to tx intensification
Use of Palliative Care Up for End-Stage Liver Disease
Hispanic race and insurance coverage associated with lower referral to palliative care
