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Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults without any known signs or symptoms of the condition

USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic

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Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
Younger survivors of thyroid cancer are at increased risk for certain types of health problems later in life

CVD, Osteoporosis Risk Up for Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors

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More people are living with other serious health conditions resulting from treatment, researchers say
A continuous glucose monitor helps patients with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood glucose levels

Continuous Glucose Monitoring Ups Control in T1DM Patients

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Pair of studies found patients had better levels with devices
The overall success rate of catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation is satisfactory

Satisfactory Overall Success Rate for Catheter Ablation in A-Fib

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Study also finds insufficient guideline adherence to antithrombotic Rx after ablation
Exercise can help cancer patients cope with their treatment

Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis

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But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Breast cancer can take a heavy toll on the partners of patients

Many Partners of Young Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Anxiety

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Anxiety is common even several years later, researchers find
The cholesterol-lowering supplement red yeast rice could pose the same health risks to users as statin drugs

Safety Profile of Red Yeast Rice Found Similar to Statins

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The supplements linked to myalgias, other adverse effects similar to statins
A physician-delivered step count prescription strategy with an individualized rate of increase can result in an increase in step count/day

Step Count Prescription Strategy Can Up Steps/Day

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Net increase of 20 percent in steps/day with physician-delivered step count prescription strategy
Lung cancer screening seems to be underutilized in the community

STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community

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All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
Improved catheter safety measures in hospitals significantly reduce bloodstream infections and health care costs

Catheter Safeguards at Hospitals Cut Bloodstream Infection Rates

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Study finds hospitals that adopt new procedures reap sizable improvements, savings