Too Many Elderly, Terminal Patients Getting Unnecessary Tx
Doctors, caregivers must be able to better recognize when death is imminent and unavoidable
Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection
Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year
Methylene Blue Appears to Boost Brain’s Memory Centers
But more research needed
Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Good for Noncarriers of CYP2C19 Variants
Reduction in risk of new stroke for clopidogrel plus aspirin in those not carrying loss-of-function alleles
Coenzyme Q10 Levels Linked to Multiple System Atrophy
Decreased levels of plasma CoQ10 in patients with MSA, regardless of genotype
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
Infant Milestones May Indicate Later Adaptive, Cognitive Skills
Early standing could signal better learning and memory skills in preschool years
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
Nerve Transposition Technique Successful in Facial Paralysis
Findings for intratemporal facial nerve coaptation to hypoglossal nerve
2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA
Experts say increases will mostly affect people who get modest subsidies or no financial assistance
