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Medical Food Shows Promise in the Treatment of Early Alzheimer’s No comments yet

A randomized controlled clinical trial of a medical food that works by increasing synaptic function appears to be effective in improving memory in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.
Medscape Medical News

Naproxcinod — Does This New Drug Mean That Safe Pain Relief Is at Hand? No comments yet

Henry Black, MD, adds his knowledge to the results of a study comparing naproxcinod to naproxen and whether it means that we will finally be able to relieve chronic pain safely.
Medscape Cardiology

HHS Expands National Disaster Medical System in Haiti No comments yet

The DHHS has activated additional components of the National Disaster Medical System to help US hospitals provide care to critically ill survivors of the Haiti earthquake.
Medscape Medical News

Mortality Rate Exceeds Epidemic Threshold as H1N1 Virus Persists, Says CDC No comments yet

The mortality trend runs counter to the below-normal rate for influenza-like illness activity.
Medscape Medical News

Medical Complications After Stroke No comments yet

In the video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts comments on a recent article in Lancet Neurology on the medical complications associated with stroke.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Spinal Cord Stimulation Appears Effective for Secondary Hyperalgesia No comments yet

Stimulation of the spinal cord is effective in treating secondary hyperalgesia and is worthy of further study.
Medscape Medical News

PML Risk Increases With Repeated Natalizumab Infusions: FDA No comments yet

The Food and Drug Administration released new safety information gleaned from the 31 cases of PML to date, but still conclude the clinical benefit for patients outweighs the risks.
Medscape Medical News

Ethnic, Regional Differences Seen in US Parkinson’s Rates No comments yet

A new study finds rates are twice as high for whites vs blacks or Asians and 2 to 10 times higher in the Midwest and Northeast than other areas.
Medscape Medical News

Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Drug Management Before Surgery: New Guidance and Implications No comments yet

Be aware: The rules are changing in regard to the management of antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents before both elective and emergent surgery. David A. Johnson, MD, explains in this video blog.
Medscape Gastroenterology

SSRI Shows Promise as Restorative Therapy Following Stroke No comments yet

Treatment with escitalopram may enhance cognitive function in stroke patients.
Medscape Medical News
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