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Improved outcomes seen with raising vitamin D levels in early MS
Key clinical point: Correcting vitamin D deficiency early in interferon beta-1b treatment may reduce MS disease activity.Major finding: Analyzed...
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AUDIO: Reduction in perceived stress triggers migraine
Key clinical point: Prophylactic treatments, including mindfulness and "yoga" breathing, can curb migraine attacks post stress.Major finding: At 6...
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Alemtuzumab found to reduce brain lesions, volume loss
Key clinical point: The benefit of alemtuzumab on MRI disease activity appears to extend for 2 years beyond the last dose.Major finding: More than...
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In diabetes, women far more likely to develop CHD than men
Key clinical point: Consider screening asymptomatic women for diabetes and offering risk factor management. Major finding: Women with diabetes...
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In Diabetes, Women Far More Likely to Develop CHD Than Men
Key clinical point: Consider screening asymptomatic women for diabetes and offering risk factor management. Major finding: Women with diabetes...
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Dalfampridine’s effects on walking ability in MS extend to 24 weeks
Key clinical point: The improvements in walking ability that are observed with dalfampridine extend to at least 24 weeks.Major finding: Nearly...
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Magnetic foreign body injury rate on the rise
Key clinical point: Parents and providers should be aware of dangers posed by today’s smaller, stronger magnets, especially if ingested in...
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Vertical incision at C-section in morbidly obese women led to lower infection rates
Key clinical point: Vertical incisions at primary C-section appear to be a better choice for morbidly obese women, at least in terms of infection...
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Parents, teens misunderstand parameters of confidential interviews
Major finding: Half the parents of adolescent girls knew and understood confidential gynecologic interview policy.Data source: Survey of 62 pairs...
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Emergency thrombolysis by presumed consent preferred in majority of older adults
Key clinical point: Presumption of consent during a stroke is a "pragmatic ethical and legal" convention.Major finding: 78.1% of older adults...