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Cannabidiol Cuts Seizure Severity, Frequency in Resistant Epilepsy

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

One of the main components of cannabis, cannabidiol, decreased seizure frequency by 50% to 60% in children and adults with treatment-refractory epilepsy. Medscape Medical News

Depression: Novel Gene Variants Identified

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Researchers have identified 17 gene variants, 14 of which are novel, that potentially increase the risk for depression, adding to evidence that depression is at least partially a genetic disorder. Medscape Medical News

New AAN Guidelines Advocate Early MS Treatment

Monday, April 23, 2018

New guidelines update guidance on starting, switching, and stopping disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis and recommend an earlier, rather than later, start to treatment. Medscape Medical News

FDA Clears First Test for Emerging Pathogen Candida auris

Monday, April 23, 2018

The Bruker Maldi Biotyper CA system can reliably identify C auris 100% of the time. FDA Approvals

ACHIEVE I: Ubrogepant Meets Endpoints for Acute Migraine

Monday, April 23, 2018

Phase 3 trial results show that two doses of oral ubrogepant, a novel CGRP-targeting medication, met the primary endpoints of decreasing acute migraine pain and symptoms compared with placebo. Medscape Medical News

Physical Activity Significantly Boosts Survival in Cancer Pts

Monday, April 23, 2018

Physical activity both before and during treatment can significantly increase the likelihood of survival, say researchers. Medscape Medical News

Many MIPS Measures Not Valid, ACP Finds

Monday, April 23, 2018

More than half of MIPS measurements analyzed were deemed either not valid or of uncertain validity in an analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Medscape Medical News

Oral Drug Increases SMN Protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Monday, April 23, 2018

Preliminary results of the FIREFISH study show a 6.5-fold increase in a protein that's diminished in babies with spinal muscular atrophy. Medscape Medical News

NCCN: Screen for Liver Cancer in Patients at Risk

Monday, April 23, 2018

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a 'bad actor' with a growing death toll in the United States and Europe; when possible, patients with risk factors should be screened. Medscape Medical News

New Medicare Perk for Diabetes Prevention Stumbles at Rollout

Monday, April 23, 2018

On April 1, Medicare launched a major initiative — a diabetes prevention program for seniors and people with serious disabilities— that is available in only a few cities. Kaiser Health News

Raw Fruits and Veggies Best for Mental Health

Monday, April 23, 2018

Eating raw fruits and vegetables is more strongly associated with better mental health than eating cooked, canned, or otherwise processed foods, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

Alarming Increase in Adolescent Suicides, Substance Use

Monday, April 23, 2018

A new report reveals disturbing increases in youth substance abuse and suicide during the past decade and particularly the past year. Medscape Medical News

Painkillers in Pregnancy May Affect Fertility of Offspring

Monday, April 23, 2018

Experimental studies show total germ cell number dropped significantly and pluripotency gene expression changed after one day of acetaminophen use. Medscape Medical News

Serial Mini-Concussions: Does the Brain Compensate?

Monday, April 23, 2018

Researchers make a call on cumulative subconcussive impacts by comparing college football players to cross-country runners and nonathletes in a functional MRI and oculomotor performance study. Medscape Medical News

Handgrip Strength Predicts Survival in Early Lung Cancer

Monday, April 23, 2018

Measuring handgrip strength is a cheap, easy, and objective indicator of short- and longer-term survival in patients with inoperable stage I lung cancer. Medscape Medical News

Wearables Can Enhance Practice, But Questions Remain

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Physicians are embracing wearables, and are now reimbursed for time spent analyzing data, but the lack of research on the devices and legal issues are still issues. Medscape Medical News

The Time for Gender Equity Is Now, Says ACP

Saturday, April 21, 2018

New recommendations could help eliminate gender bias related to compensation and the career advancement of physicians, a longtime goal of the American College of Physicians. Medscape Medical News

Two Months After Parkland Shooting, Gun Makers' Stocks Are Rallying

Monday, April 23, 2018

Two months after the death of 17 people at a school shooting in Florida sparked the strongest push for gun control in years, gun makers' stocks and firearm sales have surged. Reuters Health Information

Plant-killing Pests and Diseases Have an Ally in Climate Change - Experts

Monday, April 23, 2018

Reuters Health Information

Artist's 'Pollution Pods' Highlight Global Air Quality Problem

Monday, April 23, 2018

Reuters Health Information