Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
Thresholds Found for Unilateral Optic Nerve Lesions in MS
Intereye differences for retinal nerve fiber layer and macular ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer useful
Sleep Duration Tied to Adverse Measures of Glycemia
Findings seen among adults with prediabetes or recently diagnosed, untreated type 2 diabetes
Private Insurers Pay 241 Percent of What Medicare Would Pay
RAND researchers recommend private insurers move toward fixed-price arrangements
Many Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Had Grade A Rating
Patients at D, F hospitals have 91.8 percent increased risk for avoidable death compared with A hospitals
Goggles That Record Nystagmus Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
Vestibular event monitoring feasible, could allow accurate diagnosis of episodic vestibular disorders
Study Describes TBI Caregiver QOL Measurement System
Five new item banks developed to assess health-related quality for traumatic brain injury caregivers
Dabigatran Does Not Beat Aspirin for Preventing Recurrent Stroke
Efficacy similar to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke after embolic stroke of undetermined source
Goggles That Record Nystagmus Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
Vestibular event monitoring feasible, could allow accurate diagnosis of episodic vestibular disorders
Poll: Many Adults Worried About Developing Dementia
But only 5 percent of respondents reported discussing prevention with doctor
