CPAP Alleviates Depression Symptoms in Sleep Apnea Patients
In large trial and literature review, benefit seen for depression but not anxiety symptoms
Two Algorithms Can ID Patients at Risk for HIV, PrEP Candidates
Algorithms use data from EHRs to identify candidates for preexposure prophylaxis
President to Sign Order to Improve Kidney Disease Care
Goals include disease prevention, switch to at-home dialysis, early transplants
Galcanezumab Can Cut Frequency of Cluster Headache Attacks
Mean reduction in weekly frequency of cluster headache attacks greater with galcanezumab versus placebo
Mentally Stimulating Activities Lower Risk for Cognitive Decline
Activities included reading books, using computers, social or craft activities, and playing games
Lab Tests Show Experimental Ebola Treatments Effective
Remdesivir, ZMapp monoclonal antibodies both appear to block growth of the Ebola virus strain
High Sodium, High Fiber Both Increase Bloated Feeling
Findings based on patient reports, although effect greater in men
High Incarceration Rates Tied to More Drug-Related Deaths
Findings based on U.S. county-level data, independent of opioid prescription rates
About 12 Percent With Ankle Sprain Fill Opioid Prescriptions
Among opioid-naive patients, 8.4 percent of those who filled an initial opioid Rx had persistent use
Risk for Cancer Higher in Those With Congenital Heart Disease
Twofold higher risk for cancer seen for children, young adults with congenital heart disease
