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Daytime sleepiness linked to subsequent brain amyloid
BOSTON – The longest-running study of human aging in the U.S. shows a relationship between EDS and Alzheimer’s.
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Monoclonal antibody holds promise for S. aureus pneumonia
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‘Pink tax’ found on OTC minoxidil
Gender discrepancies, including the “pink tax,” remain a problem, even at your local pharmacy.
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VIDEO: Adding ultrasound to treat to target doesn’t improve RA remission outcomes
MADRID – Use of ultrasound actually lowered rates of RA remission.
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Pain often persists despite biologic treatment in PsA
MADRID – Psoriatic arthritis patients may have more than just inflammatory pain symptoms.
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Tweaking CBT to boost outcomes in GAD
SAN FRANCISCO – Various forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy can help patients, but only half of patients improve.
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Docs to Senate: Abandon your secret efforts on ACA repeal/replace
AAFP, AAP, ACP, ACOG, AOA, and APA urge end to back room dealing.
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Patients report issues with home O2
WASHINGTON – Too many patients don’t have the training or systems they need to be comfortable with home oxygen.
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Pregnancy and MS: How do they affect each other?
NEW ORLEANS – Researchers understand how MS affects pregnancy, but less about how pregnancy factors impact MS disease activity.
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ABIM finds 69% concordance between MOC questions and common practice
Do maintenance of certification questions go far enough in reflecting clinical practice in internal medicine offices?
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VIDEO: Social networking offers coping help for endometriosis patients
With a little online community support, women with endometriosis have a greater chance of finding the care they need.