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Patients with alcoholic cardiomyopathy have more variants in dilated cardiomyopathy-associated genes than those without alcoholic cardiomyopathy

More Variants in DCM-Tied Genes in Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Combination of TTNtv, excess alcohol consumption linked to worse LVEF in dilated cardiomyopathy
A new rapid rabies test for animals could revolutionize screening and spare humans unnecessary painful treatment

New Rabies Test Could Radically Change Testing, Treatment

LN34 is highly accurate and produces results more quickly and cost-effectively than current methods
For patients with ischemic stroke with an unknown time of onset

Alteplase Good for Ischemic Stroke With Unknown Onset Time

Better functional outcomes with alteplase, but small increased rate of intracranial hemorrhage
The addition of cannabidiol to conventional antiepileptic medication is associated with a reduction in the frequency of drop seizures among patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Addition of Cannabidiol May Cut Drop Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut

Addition of cannabidiol to conventional antiepileptic meds linked to drop in frequency of seizures
A nonprofit manufacturer could help keep generic drug prices down and maintain their supply

Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down

Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Better diet quality

Better Diet Quality Associated With Larger Brain Volume

Relationship seen with gray matter, white matter, and hippocampal volumes
Poor prenatal growth and higher postnatal anger have indirect effects on infant reactivity and regulation

Fetal Growth, Maternal Anger Impact Infant Regulation

Indirect effects for poor prenatal growth, higher postnatal anger on infant reactivity and regulation
For patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

PPD Skin Test Enhances Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Tx in Bladder CA

Enhanced therapeutic effect of bacillus Calmette-Guérin tx in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Participants with an advanced adenoma at diagnostic colonoscopy have increased risk of developing colorectal cancer relative to those with no adenoma

Higher CRC Risk With Advanced Adenoma Found on Colonoscopy

Risk not increased for non-advanced adenoma found on colonoscopy following flex sigmoidoscopy
Circadian disruption and lower relative amplitude are both associated with higher risk of susceptibility to mental health issues

Disruption of Circadian Rhythm Negatively Impacts Mental Health

Reduction in relative amplitude tied to higher risk of lifetime major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder