Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Later Risk of Dementia
Threat even higher when injury occurs in middle age, investigators say
Pre-, Post-Op C-Reactive Protein Levels Tied to Delirium
CRP levels linked to incidence, duration, severity of delirium in older adults undergoing noncardiac sx
Concussion Can Increase Risk of Abnormal Menstrual Patterns
Odds of abnormal menstrual bleeding increase six times after serious head injury, researchers say
June 2017 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for June 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART
After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
EPO Doping Has Little Effect on Real-World Cycling Performance
Appears to improve high-intensity performance, not endurance or road race performance
Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help
Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Case Report: Development of RA in Transplanted Hands
Patient developed subacute bilateral hand pain and swelling one year after transplantation
