Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe in Older Ischemic Stroke Patients
No difference for those age ≥80 versus <80 in terms of successful reperfusion, good clinical outcome
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, April 22-26
The 2017 American Association of Neurological Surgeons 85th Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons...
Enzyme Replacement Drug OK’d for Form of Batten Disease
Brineura will be used to treat children with late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 Batten
Combo Rx for Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Adherence
However, combination prescription initiation also tied to higher health care costs
Distinct Bacterial Taxa in ME/CSF Subgroups With/Without IBS
IBS co-morbidity is top driving factor in separation of topological networks based on bacterial profiles
Routine Blood Tests Can Harm Patient Care
Authors of opinion piece say unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs, can damage patient care
Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists
Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
AMA Urges Doctors to Talk About Safe Opioid Storage, Disposal
Experts recommend three steps to reduce non-medical uses of the drugs
Genetic Variant Tied to MS and Systemic Lupus Identified
However, BAFF variant was likely selected over time as an adaptive response to malaria
Overall Vagotomy Not Linked to Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
But there is a trend toward lower risk of Parkinson's for patients with truncal vagotomy
