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In-hospital outcomes are better for vaccinated H1N1 patients
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- Debra L. Beck
TORONTO – The study looks at the critical care outcomes of vaccination.
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Most arrhythmia clinic patients have undetected OSA
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – “Just about every patient with an arrhythmia should have a sleep study.”
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Telemonitoring with feedback improves CPAP
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – A telemonitoring system could help patients adhere to their CPAP prescriptions.
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Daytime sleepiness linked to subsequent brain amyloid
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – The longest-running study of human aging in the U.S. shows a relationship between EDS and Alzheimer’s.
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OSA in pregnancy linked to congenital anomalies
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – Negative effects on newborns scene when mothers have OSA during pregnancy.
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Personalized snoring video boosts CPAP adherence
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – Showing patients videos of themselves having apneic episodes may convince them to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP),...
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Mild OSA linked to hypertension
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- Debra L. Beck
Younger adults with nonsevere OSA were at increased risk of hypertension.
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Loud, frequent snoring increases preterm delivery risk
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – Snoring may be more harmful in pregnancy than previously thought.
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Late-to-bed adolescents may be early-to-diabetes
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- Debra L. Beck
BOSTON – An endocrinologist presents findings of the first study to focus on chronotype and glycemic control in children on the cusp of or in...
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Later school start tied to more sleep
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- Debra L. Beck
Can sleeping late actually help teens?
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APA: Initial response to buprenorphine-naloxone predicts effectiveness at 12 weeks
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- Debra L. Beck
Whether or not opioid-dependent patients relapse in the first 2 weeks strongly predicts a successful long-term outcome in treatment with...
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APA: Transcranial near-infrared light could be useful in depression
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- Debra L. Beck
Transcranial near-infrared light is a promising treatment for depression. The therapy is noninvasive and cheap, and enhances the brain’s...
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APA: Honest talk about opioid dependence encouraged
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- Debra L. Beck
Opioid addiction often starts with a legitimate medical need for painkillers.
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APA: Predictive analytics and big data hold promise in mood disorders
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- Debra L. Beck
Dr. Andrew A. Nierenberg explores cutting-edge treatments for patients with mood disorders.
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APA: Botox tied to lifting of refractory depression
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- Debra L. Beck
Key clinical point: Botulinum toxin A injected into the forehead area is associated with an ease in depression. Major finding: Based on pooled...