Exercising One Hour/Day May Eliminate Sitting’s Toll on Health
However, mortality risk significantly up in those watching five hours of television a day or more
Esophageal Cancer Risk Raised by Alcohol Intake, Obesity
Third of cases may be avoided if people maintain a healthy weight and limit alcohol consumption
QOL Not Affected by Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer
Choosing no treatment and regular check-ups didn't seem to stress men with low-risk disease
Alzheimer’s Association, July 24-28
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual meeting of the Alzheimer's Association was held from July 24 to 28 in Toronto and attracted...
Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Can Predict Mortality
In patients with diabetes, baPWV can predict all-cause mortality after lower extremity amputation
Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe in Patients With Alzheimer’s
Although treatment seems safe, benefit isn't yet clear
Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL
Findings for midrange vision category (at legal threshold for driving)
Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM
Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death
AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s
Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
FDA Strengthens Safety Warnings for Fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolones such as Cipro, Levaquin should be reserved for life-threatening infections
