Several Treatments Efficacious for Binge-Eating Disorder
CBT, lisdexamfetamine, second-generation antidepressants, and topiramate deemed effective
U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Electronic Cigarettes May Damage Oral Epithelial Cells
Findings suggest a possible increase in the risk of oral disease
June 2016 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Fludrocortisone Linked to Reduction in Vasovagal Syncope
However, study did not meet primary objective of reducing odds of vasovagal syncope by 40 percent
Invasive Prenatal Testing Doesn’t Up HIV Transmission Risk
No HIV transmission among women who were on HAART at the time of invasive testing
Increasing Cumulative Cisplatin Dose Linked to Hearing Loss
Severe to profound hearing loss seen in 18 percent of male germ cell tumor survivors
Rehab in ICU for Respiratory Failure Does Not Reduce LOS
No significant effect for handgrip, handheld dynamometer strength, physical/mental health
Concussions Found to Be Common in Water Polo
Average was just over two per person; researchers found they were more common among females
Testosterone Gel Improves Sexual Function in Older Men
Gel hormone treatment led to improved libido, increased sexual activity
