Controlling High Blood Pressure Could Prevent Dementia
Findings based on use of commonly available antihypertensive meds in older African-Americans
Belimumab Aids Anti-dsDNA+, Hypocomplementemic Lupus
More SLE Responder Index responders at week 52 in the belimumab group versus the placebo group
Too Few Adults Taking Epilepsy Meds Have Seizure Control
Ninety percent of those with active epilepsy take meds; 44 percent of those report seizure control
Pediatric Exposures to Liquid Nicotine Down From 2015 to 2016
Still poses serious risk to children; decrease likely in part to law requiring child-resistant packaging
Cancer Screening More Likely After a Previous False Positive
Findings for both men and women with a false-positive prostate or breast cancer test result
Celecoxib Lowers Opioid Use Post Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Decreased opioid use seen after head and neck cancer surgery with free tissue reconstruction
Grip Strength Indicative of Cognition in Major Depression
Positive association with performance on cognitive tasks for those with depression, bipolar disorder
Birch Pollen-Related Foods Can Trigger Dermatitis Reactions
Intake may lead to aggravation of symptoms in patients with atopic dermatitis, birch pollen allergy
Phone App Linked to Improved Psoriasis Treatment Adherence
App intervention group also had greater reduction in psoriasis severity than non-intervention group
Choroidal Thickness Changes in Patients With Untreated DM
But in group treated for diabetes, no significant differences in choroidal layer thicknesses
