Poor Sleep Could Be Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
More research needed to assess effect of modifying sleep on the brain
Concussion Can Increase Risk of Abnormal Menstrual Patterns
Odds of abnormal menstrual bleeding increase six times after serious head injury, researchers say
At-Risk Pain Patients Can Cut Opioid Use With Psychology Tools
Acceptance and commitment therapy found to help reduce chronic opioid use after surgery
Pre-, Post-Op C-Reactive Protein Levels Tied to Delirium
CRP levels linked to incidence, duration, severity of delirium in older adults undergoing noncardiac sx
June 2017 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help
Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
Wireless Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Safe and Effective
Reduced pain in patient with chronic intractable pain secondary to post-herpetic neuralgia
Teenage Weight Gain Could Up Odds of Later Stroke Risk
But children who lose weight by age 20 can reduce the risk, researchers say
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
