Cranial Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise As Sleep Apnea Tx
For some, it might work better than continuous positive airway pressure
Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
Risk of stroke within 30 days 0.18 percent after ER discharge for peripheral vestibular disorder
Overweight, Obesity Increase Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Meta-analysis of 58 studies shows increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel release
Orthostatic Hypotension Could Signal Neurological Disease
Could serve as an early indicator of a degenerative brain disease such as Parkinson's or dementia
Damage to Mitochondrial DNA May Explain Gulf War Illness
Exposure to chemicals could be cause of unexplained fatigue and pain among Gulf War veterans
New Technology Helps Paralyzed Man Walk
Brain signals travel via computer that sends message to the legs, bypassing the spinal cord
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
CPAP in OSA Linked to Beneficial Activity in Brain Stem
In small study, continuous positive airway pressure linked with restored sympathetic drive
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
Combo Drug May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients
Drug combines dextromethorphan with quinidine
