Amyloid Beta Deposits Can Affect Hearts of Alzheimer’s Patients
Deposits can lead to compromised myocardial function
ADT Use Not Linked to Dementia in Prostate Cancer
No increased risk of dementia for androgen deprivation therapy use versus nonuse
Significant Birth Cohort Effect in Ischemic Stroke Risk
Age-adjusted rates of stroke lower for those born 1945 to 1954 compared with those born earlier, later
Recommended Tx Adherence Low in Pediatric Acute Seizure
Lack of adherence to recommended care linked to increased risks of intubation and ICU admission
Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré
History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
Occupational Tx of Little Benefit in Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline
Patients, caregivers may reap some benefits, but study suggests no effect on everyday functioning
Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
Hemorrhage Risk Up in A-Fib Patients on Dabigatran, Statins
Study found heightened odds when dabigatran was taken with one of two statin drugs
Decline in Prevalence of Dementia 2000 to 2012 in the United States
Rates have dropped over last decade, and better education might be one reason why
Updated Index Predicts Survival in NSCLC With Brain Metastases
Significant prognostic factors include four factors from earlier index, plus EGFR and ALK alterations
