Presence of Smartphone Cuts Available Cognitive Capacity
Two experiments show presence of devices is associated with reduction in cognitive capacity
PPIs Not Found to Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
New research debunks other studies suggesting that PPIs cause mental decline
FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market
Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
Blood Test Can Detect GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome
Significantly reduced GLUT1 expression only seen on red blood cells from patients with GLUT1-DS
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
