Optic Nerve Ultrasound May ID Increased Intracranial Pressure
Optic nerve ultrasonography has high sensitivity and specificity for traumatic, nontraumatic brain injury
VA, DoD Update Guideline for Rehabilitation After Stroke
Systematic review addresses effectiveness of pharmacological, nonpharmacological interventions
HbA1c Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Risks increased for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, microvascular complications
Statin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Rate of decline in memory, global cognition similar for elderly statin users, never users over six-year period
Ubrogepant Superior to Placebo for Migraine Pain Relief
More participants reported pain freedom at two hours with 50-mg, 25-mg ubrogepant versus placebo
Umbilical Cord Milking May Harm Extremely Preterm Infants
Study terminated early due to higher rate of severe intraventricular hemorrhage for umbilical cord milking
About Half of Middle-Age Adults Believe They May Develop Dementia
Only 5.2 percent of patients had discussed dementia prevention with their physician
White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care
Government officials say the objective is to encourage competition and reduce costs
Bipartisan Bill to Curb Drug Costs Backed by White House
Senate bill does not give Medicare bargaining power but would cap out-of-pocket payments by beneficiaries
Higher Waist Circumference Tied to Increased Risk for Dementia
Waist circumference more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index
