Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields Tied to ALS Death
Possible association for ALS mortality with occupational exposure to ELF-MFs in men
Arm, Hand Function Restored in Tetraplegic Patient
Researchers utilized functional electric stimulation + intracortical brain-computer interface system
Hepatitis B, C Linked to Higher Subsequent Rates of Parkinson’s
Increased rates of subsequent Parkinson's for those with hepatitis B, C, but not autoimmune hepatitis
Study Explores Links Between Zika, GBS, Microcephaly in Brazil
Apparent resurgence of Zika virus and GBS early in 2016, but no subsequent increase in microcephaly
FDA Approves Ocrevus to Treat Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis
First drug sanctioned in United States for primary progressive multiple sclerosis
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Regular Exercise Slows Decline Even in Advanced Parkinson’s Dz
Slower declines in health-related quality of life, mobility for increasing exercise by 30 minutes/week
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Suicide Risk Not Up With New Rx of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor for BPH
But increased risk of self-harm and depression during initial 18 months after initiation of 5α-reductase
