ATS Issues Recommendations for Noninvasive Ventilation in COPD
Use of nocturnal NIV suggested as well as usual care for patients with chronic stable hypercapnic COPD
Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities
Cognition scores significantly higher for older adults experiencing cognitive decline assigned to an intervention
Coffee, Tea, Soda Tied to Higher Risk for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Consuming water, juice, milk not linked to increased risk for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
Lower Proportion of Inpatients With COVID-19 Wear Glasses
Proportion of those wearing glasses daily for extended periods lower than for general population
Low-to-Moderate Drinking May Protect Cognition During Aging
However, results show significant racial difference, with stronger association for Whites
Pacemaker Need Higher in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Older age, longer diabetes duration, higher HbA1c tied to increased risk for pacemaker transplantation
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health
Findings strongest for development of vertebral fracture
Many Doctors Misinformed About Nicotine’s Risks
Less than one-third of doctors correctly agree that nicotine directly contributed to birth defects
Better Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Incident HTN
Each 1-point increase on the Life's Simple 7 score linked to 6 percent lower risk for incident HTN
Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Many MS patients report lifestyle-altering behaviors or care nonadherence due to financial burden
