Nerve Transfer Promising for Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients
Two children with AFM who underwent surgery for nerve transfer show functional recovery at two years
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Epilepsy Drug Sabril
Generic equivalents held to same vigorous manufacturing standards as brand-name drugs
FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications
Agency cannot accept new fees or applications until the shutdown is over
Risk for Conversion of MS Varies With Different Therapies
Lower risk for conversion for initial treatment with fingolimod, alemtuzumab, or natalizumab
Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption
High Levels of Activity, Motor Ability Linked to Better Cognition
Findings seen in older adults; independent correlations remained for those with Alzheimer disease
Stem Cell Transplant Slows Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
Findings from small randomized trial comparing nonmyeloablative HSCT with disease-modifying tx
Breakdown of Blood-Brain Barrier May Drive Dementia
Leaky brain capillaries tied to cognitive dysfunction, independent of protein markers for dementia
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine
Cardiometabolic Risk Up With Tourette, Chronic Tic Disorder
Higher risks seen for obesity, type 2 diabetes, circulatory system diseases
