Archive: 04/10/2016

Lower infection risk for coiled versus noncoiled leads

(HealthDay)—Percutaneous leads used for neurostimulation of the peripheral nervous system have a much lower risk of infection with a coiled design compared to noncoiled leads, according to a review published online Sept. ...

Oct 4, 2016

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Worry about job loss may be linked to diabetes risk: study

(HealthDay)—Workers who feel as if they might lose their job also seem to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

Oct 4, 2016

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Risks, benefits of cangrelor consistent in angina, ACS

(HealthDay)—For patients with stable angina (SA) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the benefits and risks of cangrelor are consistent, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Oct 4, 2016

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2 mg/kg/day azathioprine best for Crohn's in Chinese patients

(HealthDay)—For Chinese patients with Crohn's disease (CD), 2 mg/kg/day azathioprine (AZA) seems more effective than 1 mg/kg/day, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in the Journal of Digestive Diseases.

Oct 4, 2016

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Pre-K program helps low-income kids succeed in school

(HealthDay)—A pre-kindergarten program designed to help low-income minority children develop social and other skills appears to boost school performance, a new study shows.

Oct 4, 2016

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Why insurance companies control your medical care

It's that time of year again. Insurance companies that participate in the Affordable Care Act's state health exchanges are signaling that prices will rise dramatically this fall.

Oct 4, 2016

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CT colonography may be useful for aneurysm detection

(HealthDay)—Routine assessment of the aorta during a computed tomography colonography (CTC) may aid in aneurysm detection, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology.

Oct 4, 2016

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Increased total, CVD mortality in young adults with T1DM

(HealthDay)—Young adults with long-standing, childhood-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have increased total and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in Diabetes Care.

Oct 4, 2016

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More research cites salt's potential health risks

(HealthDay)—Conventional wisdom says too much salt is bad because it can lead to high blood pressure.

Oct 4, 2016

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Should video monitors be used to detect night-time seizures in patients with epilepsy?

Following a sudden death at a residential care unit, the Dutch Health and Care Inspectorate advised to intensify the use of video monitoring at the unit. Researchers now report that such video monitoring can help detect seizures ...

Oct 4, 2016

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