CBS NEWS – An implanted nerve stimulator is bringing promising results for people with central sleep apnea. The condition afflicts about a third of patients with heart failure and occurs when the brain fails to control breathing during sleep. A study in The Lancet says the new device works like a pacemaker and significantly improves apnea symptoms. SOURCE – The Lancet/MedDay/CBS
The Zika virus could be a threat to some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. A new study finds that parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific region have mosquitoes capable of carrying Zika, which has been linked to severe birth defects. The study says India, China, the Philippines, and Indonesia may be among the countries at greatest risk of an outbreak. SOURCE – The Lancet Infectious Diseases/MedDay/CBS
Babies that are born extremely premature may need to watch their blood sugar well into adulthood. A study in the journal Pediatrics tracked newborns with a birth weight less than 2 point 2 pounds. It found by the time they are in their thirties, that group is four times more likely to develop abnormal blood glucose. SOURCE – Pediatrics/MedDay/CBS