CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Children
127 cases reported in 22 states so far this year with 62 confirmed as acute flaccid myelitis
Hospitalization Tied to Brain Abnormalities in Older Adults
Critical illness, major infection linked to smaller brain volumes, especially region implicated in Alzheimer's
Cannabinoids Mildly Effective for Treating MS Symptoms in Adults
Review shows limited effectiveness for aiding spasticity, pain, bladder dysfunction
Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children
Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
Cataract Surgery Tied to Drop in Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Decline in episodic memory scores seen with older age slower after versus before cataract surgery
Without Medicaid Expansion, Poor Patients Forgo Medical Care
Seventeen states have not expanded Medicaid, and expansion is an election issue in several states
Exercise May Delay Symptoms of Alzheimer’s in Those at Risk
Findings among individuals with a genetic mutation known to cause Alzheimer's
Skills-Based Intervention Did Not Cut Systolic BP After Stroke, TIA
But significant drop in systolic BP with culturally tailored program seen in Hispanic individuals
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Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work
Reduction in sitting time over short, medium, long terms; positive change in work-related health
