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Cannabidiol from marijuana might help prevent epilepsy seizures

Cannabidiol May Help in the Treatment of Epilepsy

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However, research is hindered by laws that limit access to marijuana
Researchers report that measuring serum levels of sphingolipids might one day help identify women at high risk for migraines. The findings were published online Sept. 9 in Neurology.

Sphingolipid Levels ID Women at Risk for Episodic Migraine

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Every standard deviation increase in ceramide levels tied to ~92 percent lower risk of migraine
Childhood cancer survivors who have had one stroke are at high risk for having another

Childhood CA Survivors Who Have Stroke at Higher Risk of Second

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Rate is double that of people without cancer who've lived through one stroke
Higher levels of melatonin are linked to a lower incidence of multiple sclerosis relapses during the darker months of fall and winter

Melatonin May Play a Role in Seasonal MS Relapses

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Melatonin improves symptoms in mice and reduces levels of specific T cells
An online educational program aims to help physicians get back to work and reduce the nation's physician shortage

Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage

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Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
Having non-O blood group may be an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction

Non-O Blood Group Tied to Higher CAD, MI Risk

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Findings based on meta-analysis involving 10 studies, nearly 175,000 people
Telemedicine can be beneficial

ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care

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Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
Among electronic health record products

EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards

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Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
An accelerated baccalaureate/doctor of medicine program does not impair the academic performance of medical students

Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance

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Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
Multiple sclerosis progresses faster in people who continue to smoke compared to smokers who quit after their diagnosis

MS Disease Progression May Be Delayed by Smoking Cessation

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Each additional year of smoking accelerates time to secondary progressive disease by 5 percent