CPAP, Mandibular Advancement Devices Both Help Lower BP
Researchers find both common treatments produce modest BP decreases in sleep apnea patients
Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation
Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling
Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality
Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
November 2015 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for November 2015. This roundup includes the...
Lower Patient Satisfaction With High Clinician Computer Use
Observable communication differences seen in clinical encounters with high computer use
RSNA: Losing >10 Percent of Body Weight Can Protect Knees
Significant weight loss can slow the loss of knee joint cartilage, reduce risk of osteoarthritis
RSNA: Breast Cancer Screening Among Poor Up Post ACA
Researchers report that expansion of Medicaid coverage is improving access to mammograms
Chikungunya Virus Deemed Significant Cause of CNS Disease
Analysis of outbreak on Reunion Island finds higher-than-expected rate of encephalitis
CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed
Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
PrEP for Men at High Risk for HIV May Be Taken on Demand
Research suggests medication still works when taken before and after sex, instead of daily