Urological problems in men linked to depression and sleep disorders
Men who suffer from urological problems such as erectile dysfunction, urinary tract and bladder problems or infertility issues often also suffer from depression and sleep...
Month : August 2018
Blood Pressure Goals for an Older Man With Hypertension: Grand Rounds Discussion
Clinicians weigh in on appropriate blood pressure goals for a 79-year-old man with a mean blood pressure of 147/67 mm Hg. Source link...
Autism Ups Risk for Depression in Early Adulthood
(MedPage Today) — Non-autistic siblings of those with autism also saw elevated depression risk Source link...
Medical News Today: Rheumatoid arthritis and back pain
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect the joints in the spine, including the cervical and lumbar vertebrae. This can cause pain and stiffness in the back....
Model to Determine Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Patients With New-Onset Diabetes
Of patients with new-onset diabetes (NOD; based on glycemic status) older than 50 years, approximately 1% are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (PC) within 3 years....
Declining Lung Function and Cardiovascular Risk: The ARIC Study
AbstractBackground Pulmonary dysfunction predicts incident cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether longitudinal decline in lung function is associated...
Medicaid expansion ups access to family planning services
(HealthDay)—One-third of women of reproductive age report better ability to access birth control and family planning services with Medicaid expansion coverage, according to a study...
Intervention to reduce supine sleep during pregnancy may provide maternal, fetal health benefits
A new study suggests that an intervention to reduce supine sleep in late pregnancy may promote maternal and fetal health. Source link...
ADHD Rates Rising Sharply in U.S. Kids
ADHD Rates Rising Sharply in U.S. Kids Source link...
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction and the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction and the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program Source link...
Medical News Today: How do you treat neck pain in children?
Many cases of neck pain in children are due to muscle strain. Home remedies and lifestyle changes are often enough to help a child get...
A case of Uhl's anomaly presenting with ventricular tachycardia.
Related Articles A case of Uhl’s anomaly presenting with ventricular tachycardia. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2018 Aug 24;: Authors: Rizk J, Shehu N, Wolf...
Preemptive Analgesia May Cut Post-Op Pain in Anorectal Surgery
Preoperative pain medications reduce pain and narcotic use in the early post-op period Source link...
Pediatric revisits, admissions for UTI similar with oral or IV meds
(HealthDay)—Very young children with urinary tract infections (UTIs) who receive parenteral antibiotics before emergency department discharge do not have lower rates of revisits leading to...