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People who care for loved ones with cancer face more challenges than those who care for those with other health problems

Caregivers for Cancer Patients Face Unique Challenges

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Survey results suggest more support is warranted
Over-the-counter products have lost much of their effectiveness against head lice

OTC Head Lice Treatments Are Losing Effectiveness

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But several prescription medications have proven safe and effective
Starting palliative care shortly after an incurable cancer diagnosis helps patients cope and improves their quality of life

Early Palliative Care Ups QOL for Terminal Cancer Patients

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Early care also increases chances of having end-of-life discussions
In insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes

Liraglutide, Sitagliptin Have No Effect on Renal Hemodynamics

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No change in effective renal plasma flow, other intrarenal hemodynamic measures
Pregabalin significantly improves neuropathic pain

Pregabalin Significantly Improves Neuropathic Pain

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Pregabalin-linked improvement in pain seen regardless of time since pain onset
Water immersion during labor and birth is associated with an average extra cost of $221.12 (2014 Canadian dollars) for each laboring woman

Small Extra Cost for Water Immersion During Labor

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Microsimulation study shows additional cost of $221.12 Canadian 2014 dollars per laboring woman
A one-week high glycemic index diet increases hepatic fat and glycogen stores in healthy adults compared with a low glycemic index diet

High Glycemic Index Diet Raises Hepatic Fat, Glycogen Stores

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One-week high GI diet increases hepatic fat and glycogen stores compared with low GI diet
Glycemic index values of the same foods can vary widely and may be an unreliable indicator of blood glucose response

Glycemic Index Poor Indicator of Blood Glucose Response

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Wide variability seen after eating same food at different times
Excess weight may put women at increased risk for ischemic stroke

Study Explores Link Between Weight and Stroke Risk in Women

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Being overweight ups odds for ischemic stroke, but may slightly lower chances for hemorrhagic stroke
Dexrazoxane can prevent anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity and should be used for cardioprotection in children and young adults

Dexrazoxane Prevents Chemo-Induced Cardiotoxicity

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Dexrazoxane beneficial for preventing anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in children, young adults