Stroke Risk Up With Long Sleep Duration, Long Midday Napping
Also, risks for total, ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke increased with poor versus good sleep quality
Insurance Disparities ID’d in Diagnosis of Late-Stage Melanoma
Odds of late-stage melanoma up for individuals with Medicaid, no insurance versus those with private insurance
Use of Pain, Sleep Drugs Ups Risk for Frailty in the Elderly
Findings show 95 percent increased frailty risk for co-use of sleep, pain drugs
Aerobic Exercise May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Findings seen at one-year follow-up in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors, cognitive impairment
CPAP Mask Helps Patients With Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Improved quality of life seen at three months in those receiving CPAP in addition to standard care
Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Patients With Psoriasis
Association between psoriasis and metabolic syndrome differs by sex
Factors Examined for Time to First Rx for Biologic DMARD in RA
Longer time to receipt more likely with older age, male sex, greater distance to nearest rheumatologist
Purified CBD May Help Treat Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Those taking CBD versus placebo had greater reduction in seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex
All-Cause Mortality, Cancer Incidence Lower for Adventists
All-cause mortality lower in Adventists versus nonsmokers in general population at ages 65 and 85 years
Model Predicts Six-Month Post-AMI Mortality for Older Adults
Variables in novel model include hearing impairment, mobility impairment, weight loss, health status
