New, Noninvasive Method May Help Determine Dementia Type
Transcranial magnetic stimulation could help discern Alzheimer's from frontotemporal dementia
Benefit of Newer NICU Ventilation Strategies Questioned
No significant decline seen in oxygen dependence at 36 weeks or improvement in lung function at age 8
ENRGISE Pilot Study Will Inform Larger Trial of IL-6 in Seniors
Pilot study expected to provide data on recruitment yields, feasibility, meds tolerance, adherence
Mobile Health Intervention Ups Infant Safe Sleep Practices
Nursing quality improvement campaign not linked to improved adherence to safe sleep practices
ACOG Issues Guidelines for Teen Contraception Counseling
Ob-gyns should address contraceptive needs, expectations, and concerns, regardless of patient age
CVD Risk Factors May Be Altered in Transgender Adults
Cross-sex hormone therapy linked to potential worsening of CVD risk factors in transgender adults
Mental Stress Tied to Abnormal Left Atrial Electrophysiology
Larger percentage of patients with left atrial abnormality obtained at stress, recovery versus rest
Lack of Training Linked to Cancer Patient Caregiver Burden
Correlation between training and burden was partially mediated by confidence
Morphine Effects Similar to Placebo in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-hyperalgesic effects of morphine also similar to placebo in chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia
Bariatric Surgery Delay Can Result in Worse Outcomes
Best results seen for those with preoperative BMI of less than 40 kg/m², researchers say