Shared Decision-Making Encouraged in Multiple Sclerosis
Shared decision-making includes engaging patients, comparing treatments, assessing patient values
High Levels of Brain Inflammation Seen in OCD
Researchers find inflammation 32 percent higher in six brain regions that play a role in OCD
CDC: Zika Can Be Found in Placental, Fetal Tissue at Birth
Of 546 live births with possible maternal Zika virus, 11 percent proved positive
Three Lifestyle Interventions May Slow Cognitive Decline
Cognitive training, management of hypertension, increased physical activity all help delay decline
Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use
Especially for those who spend more than five hours a day on their devices, researchers say
Valproic Acid Concentration Drops With Ketogenic Diet
Changes in serum concentrations of other anti-epileptic drugs not found to be significant
Head Positioning May Not Be Key to Acute Stroke Outcome
Research suggests patients will do as well sitting up as following doctor's orders to lie on their backs
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Opioid Rx Too Often Given to Back Pain Patients With Depression
Researchers find these patients are also more likely to get higher doses of opioids
Polymorphism in rs4343 of ACE Gene Linked to Migraine
Odds ratio of migraine 4.17 for G/G versus A/A, A/G polymorphism in angiotensin I converting enzyme
