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A Florida stem cell clinic has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about what the agency describes as serious problems that could pose health risks to patients.

FDA Cites ‘Significant Deviations’ at Florida Stem Cell Clinic

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Agency concerned about 'significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements'
Women with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease face a 10-year window -- between ages 65 and 75 -- when they have far greater chances of developing the disease than men with similar genetic risks

Gender-Specific High-Risk ‘Window’ Seen in Alzheimer’s

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Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's more susceptible than men from 65 to 75 years of age
Chronic sleep restriction may lead to risk-seeking behavior

Insufficient Sleep May Lead to Increased Risk-Taking Behavior

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Chronic sleep restriction but not acute sleep deprivation associated with financial risk seeking
Too many patients with migraines are prescribed opioids

Opioids Often Prescribed Unnecessarily for Migraine

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And many patients may not be getting recommended medications
Awake brain surgery may improve treatment of brain aneurysms

Being Awake for Aneurysm Brain Surgery May Offer Better Results

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In new approach to the dangerous lesions, surgeons can get patient feedback during the procedure
Patients with hip fracture have an increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke

Increased Risk of MI, Stroke for Patients With Hip Fracture

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30-day cumulative incidence substantially higher than among general population
Subjective norms and attitudes toward medicine consumption predict the intention and expectation to consume medicines

Patient Beliefs May Explain High Rate of Medicine Intake

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Subjective norm was significant predictor of intention to consume meds in Greece, Malta, Turkey
Seniors who spend less time each night in rapid eye movement sleep may be more likely to develop dementia as they age

Less REM May Indicate Higher Dementia Risk in Seniors

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For every 1 percent drop in sleep's REM phase, a 9 percent jump in odds for cognitive decline
For patients at increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Intensive BP Treatment Appears Safe, Well Tolerated

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Second study finds intensive systolic blood pressure control is also cost-effective
Younger adults who use methamphetamine appear to be at greater risk for stroke

Meth Use Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke in Younger People

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Predominately hemorrhagic strokes associated with methamphetamine use