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Receiving general anesthesia for surgery after age 40 doesn't appear to raise the risk for mild cognitive impairment later in life

Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment

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For adults, mild cognitive issues that may develop over time are unrelated, researchers say
Atrial fibrillation is a stronger risk factor for stroke

A-Fib May Pose Bigger Threat to Women

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Review found atrial fibrillation linked to higher risk of stroke, cardiac events, death in women
Ticks that transmit Lyme disease are now found in nearly half of all counties in the United States

CDC: Distribution of Lyme Disease Vectors Has Expanded

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Residents in nearly half of all counties now at risk, CDC says
Physicians facing death are less likely to demand aggressive care

Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life

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Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
Greater transparency is being promoted in clinical research

Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research

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Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
An novel implant utilizing a dissolvable sensor may be able to transmit information wirelessly to physicians during surgery or after a brain injury

Bioresorbable Silicon Electronic Sensor May Monitor Brain

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New device is designed to measure pressure, then dissolve, but human trials are far off
For patients with dementia

Traditional Foods Can Bring Joy to Dementia Patients

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Traditional foods create feeling of belonging and joy; boost patients' sense of well-being
For patients with atherothrombotic stroke

Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity

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Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Patient satisfaction scores are influenced by the design and implementation of patient surveys

Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results

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Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Marijuana may give relief to migraine sufferers

Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines

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Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed