Utah Resident Is First Zika-Linked Death in Continental U.S.
Patient had an underlying medical condition and tested positive for Zika
Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects
Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly
AOSSM: Concussion Rates on the Rise in U.S. Youth
May be due to rise in youth sports participation, better diagnostic skills/training
FDA Approves Ultrasound Device to Treat Essential Tremor
Focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor in patients who have not responded to medication
Medical Marijuana Laws Affect Medicare Part D Spending
Implementation of medical marijuana laws linked to reductions in Medicare program, enrollee spending
Reduced Microbiome Diversity in Myalgic Encephalopathy/CFS
Increase in species described as pro-inflammatory, decrease in those identified as anti-inflammatory
VA Appealing to Physicians to Join Agency
Key efforts in response to 2014 scandal include reducing wait times, engaging employees
Risk Score Could Help ID Alzheimer’s Risk in Young Adults
Score also associated with worse memory, clinical progression in older adults
Many Clinical Trials Are Not Listed in Data-Sharing Repository
Fifty-three percent of randomized clinical trials were listed at Clinical Study Data Request website
Deutetrabenazine Improves Motor Signs in Huntington’s
Improved motor signs for patients with chorea associated with Huntington's disease
