Archive: 18/07/2017

AAIC: Alzheimer biomarkers up with sleep disordered breathing

(HealthDay)—Biological changes in the brain may underlie a relationship between sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. A trio of studies on the matter were scheduled for presentation ...

Jul 18, 2017

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Better prognosis with surgery for HPV-linked oropharyngeal SCC

(HealthDay)—Patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) have higher five-year overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) rates after surgery alone, according ...

Jul 18, 2017

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Hospitalists have role to play in mitigating opioid use disorder

(HealthDay)—Hospitalists have an important role to play in mitigating opioid use disorder (OUD), according to an article published online July 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Jul 18, 2017

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Little evidence that vasectomy raises prostate cancer risk

(HealthDay)—For men who have had or might undergo a vasectomy, there is good news: A major study finds scant evidence that the procedure raises their risk of prostate cancer.

Jul 18, 2017

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Nerlynx approved to help prevent breast cancer's return

(HealthDay)—Nerlynx (neratinib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help prevent HER2-positive breast cancer from returning.

Jul 18, 2017

Create your own quit-smoking plan

It's almost too easy to delay the day you'll quit smoking—almost any excuse will do.

Jul 18, 2017

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Can poor sleep boost odds for Alzheimer's?

(HealthDay)— Breathing problems during sleep may signal an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease, a trio of studies suggests.

Jul 18, 2017

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New test distinguishes Zika from similar viral infections

A new test is the best-to-date in differentiating Zika virus infections from infections caused by similar viruses. The antibody-based assay, developed by researchers at UC Berkeley and Humabs BioMed, a private biotechnology ...

Jul 18, 2017

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Using omega 3 fatty acids to treat Alzheimer's, other diseases?

Understanding how dietary essential fatty acids work may lead to effective treatments for diseases and conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, age-related macular degeneration, Parkinson's disease and other retinal ...

Jul 18, 2017

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Failures in stethoscope hygiene can lead to patient infections

You can lead a doctor to disinfection, but how do you get them to clean...or wipe ....or swab a stethoscope?

Jul 18, 2017

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