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APOE4 may drive tau deposition in Alzheimer’s
The finding could offer an explanation for differences in memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Sleep improved with urinary incontinence treatment
There may be another benefit to daily antimuscarinic therapy for urgency urinary incontinence.
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Junk food, energy drinks may damage teen brains
But exercise may counter adverse effects on the teen brain.
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Full report confirms solanezumab’s failure to rescue cognition in mild Alzheimer’s
A full report in the New England Journal of Medicine details the latest ntiamyloid failure.
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Women filling more ADHD prescriptions
Increase in possible medication exposure during pregnancy “is of public health concern.”
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Alex Azar confirmed as HHS Secretary
Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee challenged Mr. Azar on drug prices and other issues.
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Persistent opioid use a risk after surgery in teens and young adults
Higher initial opioid requirements didn’t necessarily mean persistent opioid use later.
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Major medical, insurance, health groups agree on pre-auth improvement areas
Major hospital and health insurance groups, along with the AMA and APhA, agree on a statement of areas where the prior authorization process can...
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Written exposure therapy rivals cognitive processing therapy for PTSD
Cognitive processing therapy might offer a greater benefit over time, but writing therapy offers a viable treatment in fewer sessions.
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CHIP out of cash amid government shutdown
Congress, President bicker while 9 million children lose insurance coverage.
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HHS creates new religious freedoms division
The Trump administration has announced a new division within the U.S. Health & Human Services Department that aims to protect health care...