Experimental Drug Slows Mental Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
However, the Phase 2 study of BAN2401 did not meet its primary end point
Late-Life Blood Pressure Tied to Higher Number of Brain Infarcts
Odds of having one or more infarcts also increased with more rapidly declining SBP slope over time
Insurers May Be Underpaying Doctors
Practices need to incorporate efforts to double check reimbursement against contracts
Assessing, Improving Patient Satisfaction Cuts Malpractice Risk
Patient satisfaction can be improved by reducing long wait times, improving communication
Focused Ultrasound May Briefly Open Blood-Brain Barrier
Finding could be a game-changer for the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's
Many U.S. Adults View Marijuana Use Positively
81 percent believe marijuana has at least one benefit; 91 percent believe it has at least one risk
Tools, Methods of RCTs Can Be Adapted to Real-World Settings
3 options described for applying approaches used in randomized controlled trials to real-world data
Modifiable Midlife Risk Factors Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy
Baseline hypertension, diabetes, smoking, apolipoprotein E ε4 genotype linked to increased risk
VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality
VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
