MRI Helpful in Identifying White Matter Injury in Preemies
Brain scans shortly after birth may pinpoint potential developmental problems
17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Masked Hypertension
Masked hypertension more common among males, those with diabetes, older adults
Brief Bouts of Exercise Can Reduce Inflammation
20 minutes on a treadmill linked to drop in immune cells tied to inflammation
Neurodevelopment at Age 2 Not Worse After ART Conception
Cognitive, motor, language development similar for children born after ART versus natural conception
Hypertension Onset After Age 80 May Protect Against Dementia
Association independent of antihypertensive medication use
Dementia May Be Exacerbated by Hospital-Related Delirium
Researchers say efforts must be increased to diagnose, prevent, and treat delirium
ACP, AAFP Raise BP Rx Threshold for Healthy Adults Over 60
Guideline says therapy should begin after systolic BP meets or exceeds 150 mm Hg, not 140
Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
Cognitive Stress Reduces Levodopa Effect in Parkinson’s
Levodopa effect significantly smaller during cognitive co-activation than during rest
Concussions May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Brain trauma seems to speed up mental decline in patients at genetic risk for Alzheimer's
