Triptans, ergots, antiemetics most effective meds for migraine
Nov 29, 2023
The individual medications with the highest odds ratios were eletriptan, zolmitriptan and sumatriptan
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
Nov 28, 2023
Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
Whole grain consumption linked to slower global cognitive decline
Nov 22, 2023
For African Americans, those in the highest quintile of whole grain consumption had slower declines in global cognition, perceptual speed and episodic memory.
Mean platelet volume linked to mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients
Nov 22, 2023
MPV ≥10.2 fL was independently associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality.
Race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, age contribute to disparities in cancer death
Nov 22, 2023
Greater racial and geographic disparities in cancer mortality were seen for those younger than 65 years versus 65 years of age or older.
2015 to 2018 hypertension prevalence nearly 50 percent in the United States
Nov 22, 2023
The prevalence of stage 2 hypertension was about 30%; approximately 70% received treatment.
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
Mobile apps effective for treating moderate and severe depression
Nov 21, 2023
The study also identifies design features that can enhance effectiveness.
More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.
AHA: Sodium reduction in diet lowers blood pressure in seniors
Nov 16, 2023
A decline in blood pressure from high- to low-sodium diet was independent of hypertension status; it generally was consistent across subgroups.