Euthanasia, Doc-Assisted Suicide Increasingly Being Legalized
Increasing, strong public support for euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in Western Europe
Deutetrabenazine Improves Motor Signs in Huntington’s
Improved motor signs for patients with chorea associated with Huntington's disease
Gadolinium Exposure From MRI Not Linked to Parkinsonism
No significantly increased risk of parkinsonism for patients with cumulative gadolinium exposure
Familial Clustering of Staphylococcus aureus Found
Higher rate of S. aureus bacteremia among first-degree relatives, especially siblings
Obesity Tied to Consumption of U.S. Subsidy Crops
Majority of calories consumed came from among seven subsidized food products
Genetic Risk Score Impact on BMI Varies Across Birth Cohorts
Larger magnitude of association between genetic risk score for BMI and BMI in later birth cohorts
Candida auris Causing Healthcare-Associated Infections
CDC recommends reporting suspected cases to authorities, exercising infection control
U.S. Medical Schools to Expand Training on Opioid Abuse
Health experts note that opioids are prescribed too often, possibly because of poor training
Few Elderly Patients Discuss Driving With Primary Physicians
Seniors more likely to have discussion if they go to geriatric clinic versus general internal medicine clinic
Mindful Self-Compassion Program Beneficial in Diabetes
Emotional and metabolic benefits with reductions in depression and glycated hemoglobin
