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Changes in brain networks may predict MS worsening
PHILADELPHIA – Structural and functional network MRI measures appear to identify patients at high risk for increased...
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Ibudilast’s efficacy differs in primary and secondary progressive MS
PHILADELPHIA – Efficacy in a phase 2 trial was driven by patients with primary progressive MS, which may be related to faster brain atrophy rates...
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CBO predicts more Medicare spending with drug rebate proposal
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that spending in the Medicare program would increase by $170 billion over the 2020-2029 period due to...
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Rimegepant dissolving tablets treat acute migraine in phase 3 trial
PHILADELPHIA – An orally dissolving tablet formulation has significant effects on pain relief and functional ability at 60 minutes post dose.
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QI boosts adherence to protocol-based care for elevated blood lead levels
This approach could be applied to other screenings to ensure appropriate interventions.
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Can an antisense oligonucleotide benefit patients with SOD1-ALS?
PHILADELPHIA – In patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by mutations in the SOD1 gene, an investigational treatment reduced SOD1...
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Experts discuss what’s new in migraine treatment
PHILADELPHIA – Dr. Alan Rapoport asks Dr. Stewart Tepper to summarize some of
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Appendectomy linked to increased risk of subsequent Parkinson’s
The findings give pause to the notion of performing discretionary appendectomies in patients who are having surgery for another reason.
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Senators hear what’s wrong with APMs, MIPS
“I lost $100,000 to score that perfect [MIPS] score. So we need to modify that.”
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Galcanezumab reduces cluster headache attack frequency
PHILADELPHIA – The treatment appears to have the same safety and tolerability in this population as among patients...
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Biomarkers support impact of concussions on cognitive function
Former athletes with history of concussion had higher CSF t-tau levels and lower cognitive function scores than did controls.