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Changes in cognition and memory that precede obvious symptoms of Alzheimer's disease may begin decades prior to disease onset

Cognition Tests May Help ID Alzheimer’s Risk Decades Earlier

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Low score could be early warning sign for the disease up to 18 years before diagnosis
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the legality of tax subsidies for millions of Americans who signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

SCOTUS Upholds Subsidies for Affordable Care Act

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Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states
Older adults frequently engage in potentially distracting uses of electronic devices while driving

Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving

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Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone
A new rapid-detection test that diagnoses Ebola within minutes could improve treatment of the virus and help health care workers contain outbreaks

New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics

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Researchers say fast detection would dramatically improve containment efforts
Women prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to ease menopausal symptoms may face a long-term rise in their risk for bone fracture

SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women

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Risk remains high over several years
Pharmacist-managed warfarin therapy is superior to a usual medical care model for management of warfarin therapy

Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care

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Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
In a small study

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia

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But treatment isn't FDA-approved, so insurance companies might not cover the cost
Vitamin B12 modulates the transcriptional activities of skin bacteria

Vitamin B12 Alters Transcriptome of Skin Microbiota

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And B12 supplementation in P. acnes cultures found to promote production of porphyrins
A higher quantity of electronically documented notes on lifestyle counseling of patients with diabetes is tied to improved glycemic control

Providers’ Electronic Notes Tied to Better Glycemic Control

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Higher documentation of lifestyle counseling tied to lower time to HbA1c targets
Prenatal exposure to H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors is associated with a small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring

Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk

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Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure