(Newswise)–Caregivers of people with dementia lose between 2.5 to 3.5 hours of sleep weekly due to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep — a negative for themselves and potentially for those who receive their care, Baylor University researchers say. But the good news is that simple, low-cost interventions can improve caregivers’ sleep and functioning. The […]
Second Measles Case Reported In San Diego County
SAN DIEGO–A second local case of measles was reported this week and the public may have exposed at two locations in the county, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency reports. The person was fully immunized but had exposure to the 11-month-old San Diego resident who contracted measles after a recent trip […]
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Associated With Increased Treatment Of Other Chronic Diseases
(Newswise)–Patients receiving buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) are more likely to use medications for chronic, unrelated conditions, suggests a study in the September issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. Increased adherence to treatments for accompanying (comorbid) conditions is especially important due to the […]
Palomar Medical Center Escondido Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals For Treatment Of Heart Attack Patients
ESCONDIDO–Palomar Medical Center Escondido has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019, the third year in a row, for its commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. Palomar Medical Center Escondido is one of only 225 hospitals […]
Seven Myths About Children’s Eyes
(Newswise)–Think you have the facts on your child’s eye care? When is the right time to have their eyes checked? Is too much screen time damaging their eyes? Do they need to wear sunglasses? There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about children’s eye health. Don’t turn to Dr. Google for answers, […]
Weight Loss Surgery Rates Are Rising Among U.S. Adults With Kidney Failure
(Newswise)–A recent analysis of trends in weight loss surgery among patients with kidney failure and obesity reveals that sleeve gastrectomy is safe, and its use has increased in recent years. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN, suggest that kidney failure should not be considered a contraindication for weight loss surgery. As […]
Study: Heart Risk Raised By Sitting In Front Of The TV, Not By Sitting At Work
(Newswise)–Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but a new study suggests that not all types of sitting are equally unhealthy. The study, led by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, found that leisure-time sitting (while watching TV)—but not sitting […]
Early Adversity In Life May Lead To Stress-Related Drinking During Adulthood
(Newswise)–Many factors influence alcohol consumption during adulthood. Individuals who experience early adversity (EA) in their lives tend to be more vulnerable to stress-related drinking or other stress-related addiction. This vulnerability can be exacerbated by an existing genetic predisposition. “I think genetic and environmental factors both play significantly in alcohol use disorders (AUDs),” said Dongju Seo, […]
Seniors Who Drink Socially: Harmless Or Risky?
(Newswise)–Nearly half of Americans older than 65 years of age self-report as current drinkers. Most do not develop alcohol use disorders; however, it remains unclear if growing older entails greater vulnerability to alcohol’s effects. Research on the impact of “social” drinking – comparable to a glass or two of wine with dinner – among older […]
Treatment For Common Cause Of Diarrhea More Promising
(Newswise)–One of the most common causes of diarrhea worldwide – accounting for millions of cases and tens of thousands of deaths, mostly of small children – is the parasiteCryptosporidium. Doctors can treat children with Cryptosporidium for dehydration, but unlike many other causes of diarrhea, there are no drugs to kill the parasite or vaccines to […]
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