Correction of Vitamin B-12 Deficiency No Benefit in Seniors
No improvement in neurologic or cognitive outcomes with supplementation among older adults
ACIP Recommends MenB Vaccine for 16- to 23-Year-Olds
Category B recommendation for short-term protection against meningitis for all aged 16 to 23
Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death
About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Speech, Language Screening
Grade I recommendation finds insufficient evidence for assessing benefits, harms of preschool screening
No ‘Downside’ With Residents Assisting During Surgery
Findings might help reassure concerned patients
Higher Pregnancy/Childbirth Risks for Women With Epilepsy
But complications or maternal death during delivery are still rare
Stroke Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Decline Over Long Term
Deterioration centers around global cognition, executive function
Life Expectancy Substantially Drops With Disease Combo
Combination of diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke linked to 15 years of reduced life expectancy
Health Insurance Expansion Likely to Increase HTN Treatment
Increase expected to lead to fewer coronary heart disease events, stroke events, CVD-related deaths
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
