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Galcanezumab benefits patients with migraine and medication overuse
PHILADELPHIA – The monoclonal antibody effectively reduces the number of monthly migraine headache days and...
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Unsubsidized enrollees leaving insurance exchanges
CMS’s latest snapshot shows more premiums were paid in February 2019, compared with 2018.
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Peripheral nervous system events have lasting impact on SLE patients
Findings from one of the largest-ever cohort studies on PNS manifestations in SLE patients may “provide a benchmark for the assessment of future...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Wakix for excessive daytime sleepiness
The efficacy of pitolisant (Wakix) was evaluated in a pair of multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.
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ACP unveils clinical guideline disclosure strategy
Management of conflicts of interest for guidelines writers follows a tiered system and includes regular reviews.
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Progression in Huntington’s linked to CAG repeat number
The number of CAG trinucleotide repeats, which varies by individual, has long been linked to age at onset in Huntington’s disease; now...
Guidelines
Pediatric, adolescent migraine treatment and prevention guidelines are updated
The guidelines review both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options, which have multiplied since the previous guidelines were released in 2004...
Conference Coverage
Ubrogepant shows acute migraine efficacy in triptan nonresponders
PHILADELPHIA – Data from two ubrogepant pivotal trials showed similar migraine pain relief in triptan-ineffective and triptan-effective patients...
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USPSTF draft guidance calls for drug use screening
They found “adequate evidence” that screening tools can detect illicit drug use.
Literature Review
Two genetic variants modify risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Common variants in the microglia-specific MS4A gene cluster modify risk for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease and modulate extracellular soluble...
From the Journals
Possible role of enterovirus infection in acute flaccid myelitis cases detected
High levels of enterovirus peptides were found in the cerebral spinal fluid of individuals with AFM.