Madhu Rajaraman

Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus

Publish date: September 24, 2013

Major finding: The presence of OSA was associated with an 80% increased risk of Barrett’s esophagus, compared with subjects without OSA.Data...

Publish date: September 13, 2013

Publish date: July 31, 2013

Major finding: The percentage of babies in the United States who breastfeed has increased from 71% in 2000 to 77% in 2010.Data source: A state-by-...

Publish date: July 29, 2013

Major finding: This study uncovered five factors of bipolar episodes: psychosis, euphoric mania, mixity, dysphoria, and inhibited depression.Data ...

Publish date: July 26, 2013

Major finding: Moderate to vigorous physical activity four or more times per week in men was associated with a lower stroke risk, compared with ex...

Publish date: July 18, 2013

Major finding: More than 46% of toddlers diagnosed on the autism spectrum under DSM-IV-TR are expected to no longer meet ASD criteria under the DS...

Publish date: July 11, 2013

Major finding: The 2010 homicide rate of 7.5/100,000 among 10 to 24-year-olds is the lowest observed in 30 years.Data source: A CDC analysis of Na...

Publish date: May 3, 2013

Major finding: Only 38.4% of adults with clinician-identified depression met the DSM-IV 12-month criteria for major depressive episodes (MDE).Data...

Publish date: April 15, 2013

Major finding: The percent of people in parents’ social networks who recommended nonconformity was the most important predictor of parents&r...