Neurology
News
FDA: CT scans safe for patients with electronic medical devices
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Long-term antibiotics ineffective for persistent Lyme disease
Key clinical point: Long-term is no better than standard antibiotic therapy for persistent symptoms of Lyme disease. Major finding: After 14 weeks...
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Sertraline improves Cryptococcus clearance in HIV meningitis
An open-label pilot study has found adjunct treatment with the SSRI antidepressant sertraline is associated with accelerated clearance of...
What Matters
Does sharing genetic risk change behavior?
Does knowledge of DNA-based disease risk motivate patients to make lifestyle changes?
Conference Coverage
Idarucizumab may reverse dabigatran anticoagulation in intracranial hemorrhage
Key clinical point: An ongoing investigation suggests that idarucizumab can reliably stop intracranial hemorrhage associated with dabigatran...
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FDA requires boxed warnings for short-acting opioids
The new boxed warning affects 87 innovator products and 141 generic immediate-release opioids. The FDA notified manufacturers of its decision...
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Mindfulness, cognitive therapy top conventional care for low back pain
Mindfulness-based stress reduction or cognitive behavioral therapy can yield greater reductions in low back pain for adults.
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Rosacea linked to increased Parkinson’s disease risk
Key clinical point: Rosacea was found to be an independent risk factor for Parkinson’s disease, an effect reduced by the use of tetracycline....
Commentary
Drug interaction myths
Should triptans never be prescribed when patients take SSRIs or SNRIs? And what about mixing alpha blockers and phosphodiesterase inhibitors?
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ABMS approves new addiction medicine subspecialty
Any ABMS board-certified physician will be able to seek subspecialty certification in addiction medicine.