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People with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment at younger ages than those without SDB

Snoring, Sleep Apnea Linked to Dementia, but CPAP Helps

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Treating sleep issues may delay mental decline in older adults, researchers say
Children with poor metabolizer phenotype based on CYP2C19 have worse asthma control after six months of lansoprazole treatment

Lansoprazole Worsens Asthma Control in Poor Metabolizers

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After six months of treatment, worse control in children with poor CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotype
For eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection

Concomitant, Sequential Tx Similar for H. pylori Eradication

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Second study shows hybrid tx has equivalent efficacy to concomitant tx, fewer adverse effects
As many as one-quarter of people with atrial fibrillation who have a low risk of stroke are prescribed anticoagulation unnecessarily

Anticoagulation Both Over- and Under-Prescribed in A-Fib

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May be unnecessary for those at low risk of stroke
People who divorce face a higher risk of acute myocardial infarction than those who remain married

Divorce Tied to Increased Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction

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But remarriage, at least for women, does not appear to lower risk
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Acetaminophen may do more than simply dull pain -- it may also dull positive and negative emotions

Acetaminophen Appears to Blunt Emotional Response

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Research involved two experiments, each enlisting about 80 college students
Recently adopted legislation has repealed the sustainable growth rate formula

AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula

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Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Statin use is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer risk

Statin Use Inversely Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Risk reduction appears sex specific, with significant reduction seen for men, but not women