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Which patients are most likely to have a positive RNS test for myasthenia gravis?
AUSTIN, TEX. – The diagnostic yield of the test may be highest in patients with MGFA Class III or higher who are...
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Global blood supply runs low
Worldwide, more than 60% of countries had an inadequate supply of blood to meet the demand for transfusion.
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Neurologists consider flu shot safe in most patients with autoimmune neuromuscular disorders
AUSTIN, TEX. – Neurologists are circumspect about recommending influenza vaccination for patients with a history of...
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Vaping-linked lung injuries near 1,500
Seventy percent of patients are male, and 79% are under age 35 years.
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Consider treating ovarian torsion with conservative surgery in young women
PHILADELPHIA – “We believe that conservative surgery should be performed whenever possible in young women with...
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Surgery better than medical therapy in some GERD patients
In some patients with persistent, treatment-refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgery may be better than medical therapy.
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Concussion effects may linger on MRI 1 year after athletes resume play
More research is needed to understand the optimal recovery time from a neurobiological perspective, a study suggests.
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State medical boards under fire in physician suicides
SAN DIEGO – Prevention advocate urges a new approach to “invasive” questionnaires.
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In utero Zika exposure can have delayed consequences
Infants born following in utero Zika virus exposure can appear normal at birth but have neurodevelopmental problems later.
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Portico system safe, effective for high-risk TAVR patients
SAN FRANCISCO – A next-generation Portico valve with design modifications to reduce paravalvular leak is being tested in clinical trials.