Visual Dysfunction Tied to Poor Cognitive Function in Seniors
Association identified using data from two nationally representative samples
Limited Economic Evidence for Vitiligo Treatments
Research reveals no evidence to support or refute value for money afforded by vitiligo treatments
Evolocumab Doesn’t Affect Cognition When Added to Statins
No significant between-group difference for patients receiving evolocumab or placebo added to statins
Coping Support Assists Parents of Hospitalized Children
Meta-analysis: coping support interventions can reduce anxiety and stress, but not depression
Families Shoulder Majority of Costs Related to Dementia Care
Reducing functional decline or behavioral and psychological symptoms leads to lower lifetime costs
Perceived Social Support Lower for Cancer Caregivers Vs Patients
Greater support for caregivers may substantially strengthen the sense of coherence
Antidepressants Used by 12.7 Percent of Those Age ≥12 in U.S.
Use is higher among females than males; long-term use for one-fourth of those taking antidepressants
Intraindividual Variability in Reaction Time Tied to Mortality
Independent link identified, which changed very little after excluding incident dementia cases
Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards
No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
