CPAP doesn't alter renal function in coexisting OSA, CVD (HealthDay)—For individuals with coexisting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) does not alter renal function, according to a study published online July ... Aug 11, 2017 0 0
Higher pain expression tied to pro-nociceptive state (HealthDay)—Sensory over-responsiveness (SOR) in otherwise healthy subjects is associated with a pro-nociceptive state, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in PAIN Practice. Aug 11, 2017 0 7
Subcutaneous exendin treats post-bariatric hypoglycemia (HealthDay)—Subcutaneous exendin (SC Ex-9) appears to be safe and effective in treating post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. Aug 11, 2017 0 0
HTRA1 mutations tied to cerebral small vessel disease (HealthDay)—Heterozygous HTRA1 mutations may play a role in familial cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. Aug 11, 2017 0 1
Ultrasound findings correlate with inflammatory myopathies (HealthDay)—Ultrasonography findings seem to correlate well with the disease activity of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs), and may be a useful tool for patient evaluation, according to a study published online ... Aug 11, 2017 0 4
Patient profile impacts QOL with radiation Tx in head, neck cancer (HealthDay)—There are patient characteristics and clinical factors independently associated with physical and mental quality of life (QOL) in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy, according to a study ... Aug 11, 2017 0 1
Fear spreads over tainted eggs despite low risk to consumers Experts say the risk of getting sick from eating an egg tainted with insecticide is low. But that hasn't stopped stores in Germany and the Netherlands from stripping them from supermarket shelves, or prevented other European ... Aug 11, 2017 0 0
Reduced eGFR, increased UACR linked to incident A-fib (HealthDay)—Reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and elevated urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) are associated with increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF), according to research published ... Aug 11, 2017 0 47
When stress hormone falters, your health may suffer (HealthDay)— Steady daytime levels of the stress hormone cortisol are associated with serious health problems, such as inflammation, obesity and cancer, researchers say. Aug 11, 2017 0 436
Singing may be good medicine for Parkinson's patients (HealthDay)—Singing? To benefit people with Parkinson's disease? It just may help, a researcher says. Aug 11, 2017 0 84