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VIDEO: Stroke benefits from stem cells maintained for 2 years
LOS ANGELES – The acute benefits seen in 13 of 18 chronic stroke patients treated with intracranial cell transplants continued to 2 years’ follow-...
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Allscripts’ charges for sending, refilling prescriptions
A company like Allscripts can charge doctors for services, but most doctors aren’t in a position to increase their prices, Dr. Allan M. Block says...
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Blood test approved for patients with concussions
The new test can quickly determine who needs CT scans – and will hopefully reduce costs.
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Opioids a focus as HHS Secretary Azar defends White House budget proposal
Mr. Azar said that the budget proposal “brings a new level of commitment to fighting the crisis of opioid addiction.”
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Nearly half of MS patients treated by primary docs miss out on meds
SAN DIEGO – Patients at specialty centers are much more likely to receive disease-modifying therapies despite having fewer symptoms.
From the Journals
OSA may provide cardioprotection
A trend toward increased OSA severity was seen as cTn-I levels decreased, in a study of patients admitted for acute coronary syndromes.
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EMS stroke field triage improves outcomes
EMS transfer of large-vessel stroke patients to a comprehensive stroke center led to quicker treatment, even when a primary stroke center was...
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VIDEO: Teriflunomide and dimethyl fumarate are comparable in relapsing-remitting MS
SAN DIEGO – Small study of oral drugs finds they’re similar in terms of efficacy and adverse effects, and both can be used “with equal confidence...
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Congress extends CHIP, funds opioid crisis response following temporary shutdown
Bill also addressed controversial Medicare payment panel.
From the Journals
Many prescriptions for older epilepsy patients have potential to interact
Up to one-quarter of patients may be affected.
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Survey highlights challenges in Asian American stroke patients
LOS ANGELES – Asian Americans tend to suffer more severe ischemic strokes, receive less tPA, and experience more tPA complications.