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A new approach to getting drugs through the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients shows early promise

Focused Ultrasound May Briefly Open Blood-Brain Barrier

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Finding could be a game-changer for the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's
Most U.S. adults believe that marijuana has at least one benefit

Many U.S. Adults View Marijuana Use Positively

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81 percent believe marijuana has at least one benefit; 91 percent believe it has at least one risk
Use of appropriate statistical methodology can allow for the synthesis of data collected as part of traditional clinical trials with real-world data

Tools, Methods of RCTs Can Be Adapted to Real-World Settings

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3 options described for applying approaches used in randomized controlled trials to real-world data
Potentially modifiable risk factors in midlife are associated with the risk of developing late-onset epilepsy

Modifiable Midlife Risk Factors Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy

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Baseline hypertension, diabetes, smoking, apolipoprotein E ε4 genotype linked to increased risk
The Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act may increase costs and reduce quality of health care for veterans

VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality

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VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
Practices and physicians should prepare for emergency situations

Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies

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Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Cognitive function deficits resulting from indoor thermal conditions during heat waves affect university students

Reduced Cognitive Function for Students During Heat Waves

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Students with AC had increase in reaction time and reduction in throughput in two cognitive tests
Many published news articles included details of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in association with President Trump

Details of Montreal Cognitive Assessment Widely Publicized

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Some invited readers to self-administer test; search interest in MoCA increased after Trump evaluated
Users of synthetic marijuana products and health care providers should be aware of the risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic cannabinoid products with brodifacoum

FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis

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Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Medical institutions and organizations need to ensure there are proactive interventions to transform the workplace in order to address sexual harassment and discrimination

Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment

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Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking