Review Links Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Cognitive Impairment
SDB also associated with worse executive function in pooled analysis of seven cross-sectional studies
Too Many New Mothers Silent on Postpartum Depression
Strong support networks increase chances a woman will reveal her symptoms, researchers say
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
Clinicians Urged to Heighten Alert for Perinatal Suicide Risk
Research shows first year after pregnancy is an especially vulnerable time
Gender-Specific High-Risk ‘Window’ Seen in Alzheimer’s
Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's more susceptible than men from 65 to 75 years of age
Estrogen Via Patch Superior for Menopausal Sexual Symptoms
Transdermal, not oral, estrogen modestly improved sexual function in early postmenopausal women
Options Available for Estrogen Depletion After Breast Cancer
Women should be encouraged to optimize lifestyle and should not be treated with hormone therapy
Insufficient Sleep May Lead to Increased Risk-Taking Behavior
Chronic sleep restriction but not acute sleep deprivation associated with financial risk seeking
Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Dementia Incidence
Significantly reduced incidence of dementia in those exposed to more than 15.0 µg/L
Less REM May Indicate Higher Dementia Risk in Seniors
For every 1 percent drop in sleep's REM phase, a 9 percent jump in odds for cognitive decline
