Patient Distressed by Overturn of California End of Life Option Act
Patient with ALS describes assisted death as last element of control, while losing control over his body
Ibudilast Appears to Slow Brain Atrophy Progression in MS
In phase 2 randomized trial, 2.5 ml less brain-tissue loss with ibudilast than with placebo over 96 weeks
Helmets May Not Protect Skiers From Traumatic Brain Injury
However, risk of other head injuries is decreased for alpine sports participants who wear helmets
Risk of Depression Up in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Individuals with ASD had more than two-fold higher risk of depression diagnosis vs. non-autistic siblings
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age
Mediating roles probable for increases in health insurance coverage and incomes
In Stroke Survivors, Cost-Related Non-Adherence Down After ACA
Among adult survivors of stroke, Medicaid increased, non-adherence decreased after ACA implementation
No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year
Average change in median compensation 1.2 percent in 2017 for all medical specialties
Vascular Risk Factors for Brain Calcification in Seniors Identified
Hippocampal calcifications associated with diabetes and smoking in patients visiting a memory clinic
Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
