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The first complete genome sequence of a sample of Zika virus derived from semen has been obtained

Complete Genome Sequence of Zika Isolated From Semen

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Many answers to questions about the virus may lie in the viral genome
The multiple sclerosis drug alemtuzumab

Alemtuzumab May Reverse Some Disability in Newly-Diagnosed MS

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Alemtuzumab modifies disability measures favorably compared with SC IFN-β-1a
An inhaled version of the Parkinson's drug levodopa can help when patients experience symptoms between doses of the pill form of the medication

Inhaled Levodopa May Rapidly Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms

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Levodopa pill can wear off, but a powdered version can help patients during off periods
The Zika virus may harm a infant's brain even if the mother is infected just before giving birth

Late-Pregnancy Zika Infection Can Still Affect Fetal Brain

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Second study finds Zika infection can be spread through organ transplants
A set of four brain implants -- chips half the size of a dress shirt button -- have allowed a paralyzed 30-year-old man to not only control a robot arm but also feel sensations from the individual fingers of the arm

Brain Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Control Robotic Arm

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Microstimulation within somatosensory cortex evokes tactile sensations
Older adults who volunteer have lower risk of developing cognitive impairment

Volunteering May Help Prevent Cognitive Impairment in Seniors

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Findings among older adults who maintain consistent volunteer engagement
For patients with panic disorder with agoraphobia

Cortisol Mediates Benefit for Early Session Psychotherapy

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Greater clinical improvement by next session for those with earlier exposure sessions
There is an association between orthostatic hypotension and an increased risk for dementia

Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk of Dementia

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Sudden blood pressure drops may lead to hypoxia, with detrimental effects on brain tissue
Physicians are twice as likely to get the right diagnosis on the first try as 23 popular symptom-checking computer programs

Doctors Better Diagnosticians Than Symptom-Checker Programs

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Popular symptom checkers were half as accurate in comparison study
Despite offering assistance to individuals who cannot afford expensive medications

Copay Assist Programs Creating Problems in Health Care Markets

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Despite offering assistance to those who cannot afford meds, programs create broader problems