Snoring, Sleep Apnea Linked to Dementia, but CPAP Helps
Treating sleep issues may delay mental decline in older adults, researchers say
Cross-Protective T Cells Could Explain Asymptomatic Influenza
Naturally occurring cross protective T cells provide protection in PCR-confirmed influenza
FDA Approves Corlanor for Chronic Heart Failure
Works by decreasing heart rate; first approved product in this drug class
Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
Lansoprazole Worsens Asthma Control in Poor Metabolizers
After six months of treatment, worse control in children with poor CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotype
AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point
Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
NSAID-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease Prevalent With Asthma
Prevalence about 9 percent; NERD linked to significant increases in asthma morbidity
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
