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Stroke cognitive outcomes found worse in Mexican Americans
SAN DIEGO – Twelve months after a stroke, Mexican Americans performed worse on a cognitive function battery than did non-Hispanic whites.
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In close vote, advisory panel prefers Shingrix over Zostavax
Eight committee members voted for the recommendation, and seven voted against it.
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Pre-injury statin use found to benefit survival following TBI
SAN DIEGO – A randomized, controlled trial is needed next to rule out other causes of death and learn of any long-term, psychosocial benefit to...
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Biosimilars poised to save $54 billion over the next decade
But uncertainty points to savings ranging from $24 billion to $150 billion.
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VIDEO: How to manage surgical pain in opioid addiction treatment
NEW ORLEANS – It is possible to give opioid addiction patients opioids for post-op surgical pain without increasing the risk of relapse.
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Driving ability of Parkinson’s patients can decline quickly
Findings suggest that health care providers should routinely ask about driving status and make referrals for testing if necessary.
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Study: EHR malpractice claims rising
Claims involving EHRs have more than doubled in the last 7 years, according to an analysis.
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CDC: Zika-exposed newborns need intensified eye, hearing, and neurological testing
Findings of postnatal onset of symptoms has prompted new Zika management guidelines for infants.
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VIDEO: Salvageable brain tissue can guide decision for stroke thrombectomy
Results from the DAWN and DEFUSE 3 trials show that some patients with ischemic stroke can benefit from treatment even out to 24 hours.
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VIDEO: Measuring, treating brain hypoxia looks promising for TBI
A new trial is in the works to definitively answer whether knowing both intracranial pressure and brain oxygenation can improve neurologic...
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VIDEO: Alzheimer’s blood test expected soon
The test is under review for marketing approval.