Archive: 11/07/2017
Study compares switching meds vs. an additional med for patients unresponsive to an antidepressant
Among patients unresponsive to an antidepressant medication, adding the antipsychotic aripiprazole modestly increased the likelihood of remission from depression compared to switching to the antidepressant bupropion, according ...
Jul 11, 2017
USPSTF recommendation regarding behavioral counseling for cardiovascular disease prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care professionals individualize the decision to offer or refer adults without obesity who do not have high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol or ...
Jul 11, 2017
Method determines cell age more accurately, could help elderly patients
Sure, you know how old you are, but what about your cells? Are they the same age? Are they older, younger? Why does it matter?
Jul 11, 2017
Pulse rate monitoring before a C-section can improve maternal health
Doctors often prescribe preventative drugs to women who are to receive spinal blocks while giving birth via a Caesarean section. This is done to ensure that they do not experience a severe drop in blood pressure. Such preventative ...
Jul 11, 2017
Researchers find genetic factors that cause muscle weakness, wasting disorder
For years, the underlying process that causes a debilitating muscle disorder in infants and young children has been largely unknown. Now, a group that includes University of Florida Health genetics researchers has identified ...
Jul 11, 2017