APOE Allele Type Tied to Mortality Risk
No racial difference in the association between these alleles and mortality
Thyroid Surgery for Benign Goiters Ups Quality of Life
Quality of life improved after thyroidectomy in patients with nontoxic
nodular goiters
More Than 1 in 10 Patients May Be Overtreated for Diabetes
Study of Medicare patients shows overtreatment for diabetes is rarely deintensified
High Rate of Anemia Seen After Weight-Loss Surgery
Anemia much more common among patients who did not have close follow-up with weight-loss surgeon
Childhood-Onset IBD May Raise Risk of Cancer
Researchers think chronic inflammation in gastrointestinal tract may be driving force
Montelukast Associated With Nightmares, Depression
Odds of depression, aggressive behavior, suicide ideation, nightmares, headaches all increased
Specific Efforts May Aid Quality of Life for Schizophrenia Caregivers
Supportive interventions would cut affiliate stigma, enhance family-centered care
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
American Academy of Pediatrics, Sept. 16-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Sept....
Magnesium Levels Tied to Dementia Risk
Both too high and too low of levels tied to increased dementia risk
