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More Americans are getting health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act

Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA

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Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
A mild electrical current applied to the scalp -- transcranial direct current stimulation -- can prevent motion sickness

Electrocortical Therapy May Prevent Motion Sickness

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Unlike medications, transcranial direct current stimulation doesn't cause drowsiness
Cerebral palsy is likely due to multiple prenatal factors

Birth Asphyxia Tied to Fewer Than 10% of Cerebral Palsy Cases

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Review suggests that causes other than asphyxia account for most cases in infants born at, near term
In a review article published online Sept. 3 in the New England Journal of Medicine

Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies

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Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
The CHADS2 atrial fibrillation risk score is the best predictor of postoperative stroke or death regardless of type of surgery

CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk

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The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Patients with asthma may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

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Greater risk of subsequent Parkinson's for patients with asthma with more frequent admissions
Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus may be more prone to developing the neuropathology associated with Alzheimer's disease

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to More Alzheimer’s Neuropathology

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Effect may be driven by tau phosphorylation, researchers say
Among elderly adults with Alzheimer's disease

Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s

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Slimming down might delay dementia, research suggests
Survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage may be at higher risk for recurrence if their blood pressure isn't under control

Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control

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More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
A pair of genetic tests

Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism

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Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase