AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases
Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Contribute to Autism in Child
But difference in risk is small, researchers say
NCI-Designated Care Often Excluded in Narrow Health Plans
Oncologists affiliated with NCI-Designated or NCCN Cancer Centers more likely excluded in narrow plans
Aspirin Responsiveness Can Change After Bariatric Surgery
Correlation between extent of weight loss and improvement in on-aspirin platelet reactivity
Capsaicin Nasal Spray Effective for Mixed Rhinitis Patients
Patients with self-reported nasal hyperreactivity had better therapeutic response evaluation
EHR-Based Prompt Ups Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
Prompt improves hepatitis C virus screening rates, and all patients are referred to specialty care
ASCO Addresses Cancer Drug Pricing
New drugs routinely cost more than $100K per year; prices on many existing treatments continue to rise
Earlier Menopause Independently Tied to Higher Risk of T2DM
With menopause before 40, risk is 3.7 times greater compared to late menopause, researchers find
Heart Failure Risk Rises As Weight Increases
But losing some weight might help decrease the damage
Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients
Lower risk ratios for ER use and hospitalization when cancer program adherence documented
