Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Electrocortical Therapy May Prevent Motion Sickness
Unlike medications, transcranial direct current stimulation doesn't cause drowsiness
Birth Asphyxia Tied to Fewer Than 10% of Cerebral Palsy Cases
Review suggests that causes other than asphyxia account for most cases in infants born at, near term
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk
The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Greater risk of subsequent Parkinson's for patients with asthma with more frequent admissions
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to More Alzheimer’s Neuropathology
Effect may be driven by tau phosphorylation, researchers say
Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s
Slimming down might delay dementia, research suggests
Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control
More research needed to assess benefits and risks of tighter blood pressure control
Genetic Tests Could Improve Management of Autism
Researchers anticipate genetic testing of children with autism will continue to increase