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Tocilizumab beat azathioprine for NMOSD
STOCKHOLM – The first-ever head-to-head trial compared the two drugs in highly relapsing neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
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Higher teen pregnancy risk in girls with ADHD
Women and girls with ADHD may be at significantly greater risk of pregnancy before age 20.
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Medical boards change or consider amending mental health-related licensing questions
Florida’s current medical licensing application may deter physicians from seeking care if they develop conditions such as depression, says Delicia...
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Cannabis-using MS patients improve cognition with 28 days of abstinence
STOCKHOLM – “It’s good for neurologists to know that, if they prescribe cannabis or their patient is self-medicating and chooses to stop, their...
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How does alcohol intake affect dementia risk in older adults?
The association may be more consistently adverse in adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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FDA expands Dysport’s upper-limb spasticity indication to children
AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) is now approved for upper-limb spasticity in both children 2 years and older (excluding those with cerebral palsy)...
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Legislators disagree on new drug-pricing proposal
New legislation by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would require Medicare to negotiate drug prices with manufacturers.
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Prevalence of developmental disabilities up significantly since 2009
Increase among children aged 3-17 years may be related to improved awareness and access to care.
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Neurostimulation device may treat vertigo in patients with vestibular migraine
In an open-label study, patients used noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation to treat acute vestibular migraine attacks.
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Continuation of natalizumab treatment reduces risk of MS relapses during pregnancy
STOCKHOLM – Natalizumab treatment after the first trimester may not be associated with significant fetal risks.
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Automatic reenrollment helps keep people insured
Losing the automatic enrollment option was associated with a 30% drop in enrollment.