How depression changes the heart in sleep; and a fully disposable duodenoscope debuts soon

Heart rate changes during sleep may be diagnostic tool for depression By Lucas Franki A heart rate–profiling algorithm shows promise at distinguishing differences in heart rate patterns during sleep in people with depression. Other news: FDA clears first fully disposable duodenoscope Boston Scientific anticipates early 2020 launch. Flu activity dropped in early December Unusual early spike related to increased influenza B activity, CDC says. SZC passes extension test for hyperkalemia After 11 months, treatment with sodium zirconium cyclosilicate successfully controlled serum potassium. You can contact the Daily Medical News via email at [email protected], or by following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.