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Deep brain stimulation shows promise in treating Tourette syndrome
While deep brain stimulation is not approved for Tourette syndrome in the United States, it shows promise as a treatment option.
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Lithium may reduce melanoma risk
Lithium exposure was associated with a lower risk of melanoma in a population-based study, which warrants further study, according to the...
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Caffeine offers no perks for Parkinson’s patients
The findings from a 6-month, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial contradict those from an earlier 6-week pilot trial.
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Early cognitive impairment associated with later Parkinson’s disease
Patients with parkinsonism showed early evidence of mild cognitive decline.
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Battling physician burnout delivers monetary benefits for health care organizations
Organizations can combat physician burnout, and the effort is worthwhile, as well as morally and ethically important.
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Sharing drug paraphernalia alone didn’t transmit HCV
Should shared drug preparation paraphernalia be a primary focus of harm-reduction and education?
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Endocrine Society updates treatment guidelines for transgender persons
New recommendations reflect changes in clinical understanding of transgender patients’ needs and realities.
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Suicide attempts on the rise among young U.S. adults
Authors call for training programs to help frontline clinicians manage self-harm among patients with borderline personality disorder.
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Three percent of high school seniors report using synthetic cannabinoids
Risk of adverse effects, including death, is higher.
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Alcohol misuse universal screening effective and efficient
An alcohol misuse screening for all patients may be feasible, and here’s how.
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Poor smell predicts 6-year risk of Parkinson’s
Is poor smell a better predictor of Parkinson’s disease than previously thought?