Stroke Risk Up With Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use
Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is associated with an increased risk of intracerebral and intracranial hemorrhage, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in Neurology.

Alzheimer's Symptoms Relapse Risk High After Halting Drug
Patients with Alzheimer's disease and psychosis or agitation-aggression who initially respond to antipsychotic drugs are more likely to relapse if treatment is discontinued, according to a study published in the Oct. 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Women With RA Report Lower Sexual Function
Rheumatoid arthritis has negative effects on sexual function in women, with depressive symptoms and disease severity linked to the degree of sexual dysfunction, according to a study published in the October issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

High-Dose Vitamins Don't Halt HIV Progression, Death
High-dose vitamin supplementation does not reduce HIV disease progression or death among HIV patients initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy in Tanzania, according to a study published in the Oct. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Electronic Health Records Improve Ambulatory Care
The use of electronic health records significantly improves the quality of ambulatory care in a community-based setting, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Increased Substance Use Seen After Weight Loss Surgery
Patients who undergo weight loss surgery may have an increased risk for substance use after surgery, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the Archives of Surgery.

Zonisamide 400 mg Enhances Weight Loss for Obese
The antiepileptic drug zonisamide, at a dosage of 400 mg per day, is associated with enhanced weight loss for obese patients when combined with diet and lifestyle counseling, but the incidence of adverse events is high, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Psychopathological Sequelae of ADHD Extend to Adulthood
For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder without conduct disorders, the psychopathological consequences extend into adulthood, although most of these consequences begin in adolescence, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

B-Vitamin Supplement Doesn't Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
A combination of folic acid and vitamins B₆ and B₁₂ supplementation does not reduce the risk of colorectal adenoma among high-risk women, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Fathers Independently Influence Teen Sexual Behavior
In addition to mothers, fathers also have an independent influence on adolescent sexual behavior, according to research published online Oct. 15 in Pediatrics.

Abraxane Approved to Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
Among people who aren't candidates for surgery or radiation

Seniors Overspending on Prescription Drug Plans
Recipients of Medicare Part D benefits have difficulty selecting the most cost-effective plan to cover their medication needs and, consequently, overpay by an average of $368 per year, with one-fifth overspending by $500 or more per year, according to research published in the October issue of Health Affairs.

Cardiovascular IED Infections Have Distinct Features, Outcomes
Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci have distinct clinical features and outcomes, according to research published in the Oct. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

Diabetes Independently Predicts Severe Osteoarthritis
Type 2 diabetes is independently associated with increased risk of severe osteoarthritis, and independently predicts arthroplasty, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in Diabetes Care.

Gene Signature Validated for Oral Cancer Metastases
A multigene signature effectively predicts the presence of lymph node metastases in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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