Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders may affect about 5% of U.S. children
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Studies show possible link between herpes simplex virus infection, risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Survivors of hemorrhagic stroke incur more direct costs in the first 10 years than survivors of ischemic stroke.
Hypoglycemia episodes in T2DM patients doesn’t seem to accentuate brain atrophy or white matter abnormalities.
Weight-loss surgery may be linked to severe headaches, but experts say the problem is too rare to be of concern.
Americans are less trusting of medical professionals compared to people in other countries, according to a new report.
Savings from drug coupons may make patients less likely to abandon therapy, according to a new study.
Multiple sclerosis patients with uveitis tend to be female and older in age, according to new research.
A review of adverse drug events showed a strong tendency for impulsive behaviors in those taking dopamine agonists, including Parkinson’s patients.
A new 3-minutes diagnostic assessment helps successfully identify patients with delirium, a new study finds.
Anodal tDCS over the left and right dorsolateral prefrontal cortices improved functional connectivity.
Including patients in medical decisions could put a stop to the cycle of defensive medicine.
Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were associated with decreased frequency of MRI markers for cerebral small vessel disease.
The new test will likely sharply increase the number of confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68 in the US.
New diagnosis and treatment recommendations have been created to guide testing for rare muscular dystrophies.
Responsive stimulation had no adverse effect on quality of life or mood in patients with intractable partial onset epilepsy.
Clobazam was safe and effective in reducing atonic seizures among patients with Lennox-Gestaut syndrome who participated in the CONTAIN trial.
Thalamic activity has value as a predictive marker of seizure onset laterality.
2011 modifications made to the 1990 ACR criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia has better specificity based on symptoms and pain locations.
Patients with breast cancer, head and neck cancer and malignant melanoma particularly are at risk of developing a mental health disorder, a new study shows.
MRI brain scan may be able to predict risk of memory loss in older adults, new study shows.
A new study finds that doctors are more likely to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics as the day goes on.
β-blocker use only lowers the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with prior myocardial infarction and with no heart failure, study finds.
Medical mistakes can help physicians determine processes to improve, AMA says.
CMS report reveals that doctors, hospitals received billions in payouts from drug, device makers in second half of 2013.
Over 500 people have confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68 across the US, while four deaths may be related.
The American Academy of Neurology has concluded that opioids are too risky to be used in the treatment of chronic noncancer pain.
59 percent of patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy showed pain relief when treated with spinal cord stimulation.
A new study shows that CPAP therapy in patients with sleep apnea can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications during surgery.
Targeted exercise therapies can improve postural control in MS patients with balance and mobility problems.
