CVD-Related Hospital Admissions Up Second Day After Snowstorm
Admissions for heart attack, chest pain, stroke 23 percent higher two days after major snowfall
Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence Higher in HIV-Infected Adults
Increased prevalence in HIV-infected subgroups, including women, those aged 20 to 44, non-obese
Cardiovascular Event Risks May Be Affected by Timing of Meals
American Heart Association report suggests eating more earlier in the day may be healthier
Smoking Imposes Heavy Burden on Global Economy
Tobacco-related diseases caused 12 percent of deaths among smokers aged 30 to 69 in 2012
MRI May Help ID Suicide Risk in Young Bipolar Patients
Specific differences found in the brains of those who attempt suicide and those who do not
Inconsistency Noted in Ocular Symptom Reporting
Symptom reporting inconsistent between patient self-report and documentation in EMR
Dietary Factors Linked to Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
Positive correlation for red meat, eggs with gallstone-related AP; inverse link for fiber intake
Pre-Transplant Depression May Impair Post-HCT Outcomes
Pre-transplant depression tied to lower overall survival, higher risk of acute GVHD in allogeneic HCT
Hypoglycemia Induces Pro-Inflammatory Functional Changes
Increases numbers of leukocytes in healthy controls, patients with normal awareness of hypoglycemia
Mandibular Advancement Therapy Reduces OSA Severity
Significant improvements in apnea-hypopnea index, micro-arousal index, snoring, fatigue, sleepiness
