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A first-of-its-kind surgery has restored the ability to walk in a boy paralyzed by acute flaccid myelitis.

Surgery Restores Boy’s Ability to Walk Post-Acute Flaccid Myelitis

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Nerve transfer surgery was performed on patient's leg, allowing him to walk
Prenatal exposure to most medications affecting neurotransmitter systems is not associated with estimates of autism spectrum disorder risk

Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk

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Prenatal exposure to 5 groups of meds had nominally significant links to ASD
Higher serum cortisol level is associated with lower brain volumes and impaired memory in asymptomatic younger to middle-aged adults

Higher Serum Cortisol Level Linked to Lower Brain Volumes

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Higher cortisol also associated with worse memory and visual perception in young, middle-aged adults
Stress related to social stigma may contribute to why people with autism experience more mental health problems than the general population

Social Stigma Worsens Mental Health With Autism

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Research may dispel past theories that the condition contributes to mental health issues

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 27-30

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The 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct....
The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running

Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov

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Insurers are expanding their participation in the program

October 2018 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
There is a high prevalence of financial conflicts of interest among authors of clinical practice guidelines related to high-revenue medications and in gastroenterology

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors

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Two studies show high prevalence among authors of guidelines on high-dollar meds, in gastroenterology

American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-28

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The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney Week 2018 Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology,...
The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription nationwide.

First FDA-Approved Cannabis Drug Now Available in U.S.

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Epidiolex is a twice-daily oral solution for use in patients with two types of epileptic syndromes