NEPAD: Better Endpoint for Progressive MS Trials? Tweak to 'no evidence of disease activity' standard stiffens criteria for progression May 02, 2017
AACE: 2017 Meeting Highlights Innovation Presentations on novel insulin systems, immunotherapy May 02, 2017
A Better Way to Define ALL Remission? Can minimal residual disease (MRD) replace morphology for determining disease remission? May 01, 2017
Are Statins Behind Some Back Problems? Claims data suggest association, but cardiologists urge caution May 01, 2017
AAN Debate: Neurologists Divided on Amyloid as Alzheimer Target Many attendees say the pathway is still worth exploring May 01, 2017
Consistently High BP Seems to Up Dementia, AD Risk Steep BP decrease among non-hypertensives also a concern May 01, 2017
Negative Urine Culture + Symptoms = UTI in Most Women Can't count on culture findings to rule out infection Apr 28, 2017
Presymptomatic Infants Do Best with Nusinersen Best results may be with dosing before 6 weeks of age Apr 28, 2017
New Hints that Vitamin D Helps MS Patients Two randomized trials miss endpoints but still strongly suggest benefit Apr 28, 2017
Wise Buy? Focused Ultrasound Therapies Exciting technology, but now sold to patients on slim supporting evidence Apr 28, 2017
Eteplirsen Boosts Dystrophin, Function in DMD Details from 12 patients in Study 201/202 reported at AAN Apr 27, 2017
Novel Parkinson Therapies Highlighted at AAN Meeting Early results with gene therapy, new carbidopa-levodopa formulation featured Apr 27, 2017
By the Numbers: H-1B Visa Program and the Physician Workforce In some states, more than 4% of all docs hold H-1B visas Apr 27, 2017
Thymectomy Effective for MG Patients Without Chest Tumor Randomized trial confirms benefit from surgery Apr 27, 2017
CardioBrief: Serious Questions Raised About Validity Of International Trials TOPCAT analysis is the 'smoking gun' for trouble from 'offshoring' trials Apr 26, 2017
Older Kids With SMA Still Benefit From Nusinersen But motor benefits more impressive in infants Apr 26, 2017
More Botulism Cases Tied to Heroin 'Skin Popping' Fifteen cases over 10-year period in El Paso, Texas Apr 26, 2017
Novel Biologic Works for Episodic Migraine Prevention But effect size small with erenumab, and questions about vascular risk remain Apr 26, 2017
Physician Survey: $91K Pay Gap for Women Docs Dinged for spending more time with patients? Apr 26, 2017
SMA Gene Therapy Promising in Early Results 12 children with spinal muscular atrophy hit motor milestones in phase I trial of AVXS-101 Apr 26, 2017
Daytime Sleepiness, Brain Pathology: A 2-Way Street? Amyloid buildup may be both effect and cause of sleep-wake abnormalities in elderly Apr 25, 2017
Lifestyle Program May Slow Cognitive Decline At-risk seniors seem to benefit from nutritional guidance, vigorous exercise Apr 25, 2017
Is 'No Evidence of Disease Activity' a Misnomer in MS? Many patients still show signs of active disease despite meeting current NEDA criteria Apr 25, 2017
How to Drink Flavored Water Without Damaging Your Teeth (Washington Post) Flavor essences can cause significant tooth erosion Apr 25, 2017
Guideline: Emphasize Seizure Control to Save Lives Tonic-clonic seizures tied to SUDEP risk, according to AAN/AES guideline Apr 24, 2017
The Cardiologist's PCSK9 Script: 6 Months of Frustration The 'honestly ridiculous' process William O'Neill, MD, faced for his own Rx Apr 24, 2017
Lipid-Lowering Drug Offers New Hope in PBC First gold standard trial confirms benefits of bezafibrate Apr 24, 2017
Seizure Risk After Sepsis Lasts for Years Far above rates seen in non-sepsis patients, especially at younger ages Apr 23, 2017
Low-Dose Furosemide Didn't Prevent Worsening AKI Loop diuretic tied to higher rates of electrolyte abnormalities in ICU Apr 23, 2017
Climate Tied to Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Is alcoholic cirrhosis a product of cold, gray weather? Apr 23, 2017
Liver Cancer Tx with Radioactive Beads Yields Mixed Results No survival benefit but quality of life better Apr 23, 2017
CardioBrief: SPRINT Leader Defends Controversial BP Trial Debate continues over methods, meaning of 'landmark' trial Apr 21, 2017
Buffalo Kids' Lead Levels Higher than Flint (Reuters) Many U.S. cities facing water contamination crises Apr 21, 2017
Wake-up Drug for Stroke Fatigue; Bike to Work; T2D Complications Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week Apr 21, 2017
Early Prevention, Treatment Key in Diabetic Kidney Disease Experts say technology basis for patient care and prevention Apr 20, 2017
After Bariatric Surgery, Renal Nutrition Vital Expert: dietitians must address these patients' special needs Apr 20, 2017
Annual VA Spending for CKD Steadily Increasing In 2014, costs reached an estimated $19 billion Apr 20, 2017
Cannabidiol Cuts Seizures in LGS Patients Decreased appetite, sleepiness most common side effects Apr 18, 2017
All About Dabigatran Reversal in the ED Agent now available for reversing new oral anticoagulant in bleeding patients Apr 15, 2017
