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For older patients undergoing abdominal surgery

Reduction in Post-Op Delirium With mHELP Program

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Modified Hospital Elder Life Program could help reduce risk for seniors having abdominal surgery
There is no solid evidence that any diet changes or supplements to ease symptoms of autism spectrum disorder work

No Proof Special Diets, Supplements Work for Autism

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Analysis of 19 trials turned up little evidence they actually work; more definitive research needed
Several factors raise the risk of pregnancy-related stroke in women with preeclampsia

Factors Raise Risk of Pregnancy-Related Stroke in Preeclampsia

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Infections, clotting disorders, chronic hypertension all found to increase risk
Two separate research groups say they've successfully reduced cholesterol in humans by using different methods to block the angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) gene. The findings were published online May 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Targeting ANGPTL3 Can Significantly Lower Cholesterol

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Two trials show promise for non-statin approach to cardiovascular disease prevention
As more baby boomers age

CDC: Alzheimer’s Mortality Up 55 Percent From 1999 to 2014

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More patients also dying at home, with the caregiving burden often falling on loved ones
The Republican-led bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that passed the House this month would result in 23 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage

New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance

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While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Curcuminoids seem beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Some Benefit for Curcuminoids in Knee Osteoarthritis

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Reduced knee pain, improved quality of life versus placebo; less so than ibuprofen
The rate of delivery within 24 hours is increased with induction with concurrent oxytocin infusion added to preinduction cervical ripening with a Foley catheter versus Foley followed by oxytocin

Induction With Concurrent Oxytocin, Foley Speeds Delivery

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Concurrent oxytocin added to Foley increases rate of delivery in 24 hours in nulliparous, multiparous
Different paths to perspective of another's experience are associated with varying effect on helpers' health during helping behavior

Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic

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Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Telephone calls and short message service can improve the likelihood of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return

Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening

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Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder