Reduction in Post-Op Delirium With mHELP Program
Modified Hospital Elder Life Program could help reduce risk for seniors having abdominal surgery
Streptococcal Throat Infection Linked to Mental Disorders
Risk of mental disorders up, especially OCD, tics with streptococcal and non-streptococcal infection
No Proof Special Diets, Supplements Work for Autism
Analysis of 19 trials turned up little evidence they actually work; more definitive research needed
Factors Raise Risk of Pregnancy-Related Stroke in Preeclampsia
Infections, clotting disorders, chronic hypertension all found to increase risk
Targeting ANGPTL3 Can Significantly Lower Cholesterol
Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to cardiovascular disease prevention
CDC: Alzheimer’s Mortality Up 55 Percent From 1999 to 2014
More patients also dying at home, with the caregiving burden often falling on loved ones
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Hospitals Vary Widely in Moving Stroke Patients to Comfort Care
Doctors more apt to suggest it sooner for older, white, female, and uninsured patients
Induction With Concurrent Oxytocin, Foley Speeds Delivery
Concurrent oxytocin added to Foley increases rate of delivery in 24 hours in nulliparous, multiparous
