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A new approach to getting drugs through the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients shows early promise

Focused Ultrasound May Briefly Open Blood-Brain Barrier

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Finding could be a game-changer for the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's
Use of appropriate statistical methodology can allow for the synthesis of data collected as part of traditional clinical trials with real-world data

Tools, Methods of RCTs Can Be Adapted to Real-World Settings

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3 options described for applying approaches used in randomized controlled trials to real-world data
It's been 40 years since the birth of the first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization

First IVF Baby Louise Brown Turns 40

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Of ~280 women in original IVF experiment, Brown was the only birth
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is over

WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Over

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Outbreak was extinguished in less than three months with just 33 deaths
There have been 11 lung-related infant deaths after pregnant women in the Netherlands were given sildenafil (Viagra) to boost the growth of their babies while in the womb.

11 Infant Deaths Halt Trial of Sildenafil in Pregnant Women

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Aim of the trial was to improve blood flow to the placenta and promote fetal growth
The Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act may increase costs and reduce quality of health care for veterans

VA MISSION Act May Up Costs, Lower Vet Health Care Quality

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VA will have greater reliance on private sector care, which may not improve health status of veterans
Users of synthetic marijuana products and health care providers should be aware of the risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic cannabinoid products with brodifacoum

FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis

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Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Medical institutions and organizations need to ensure there are proactive interventions to transform the workplace in order to address sexual harassment and discrimination

Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment

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Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
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Molecular Autopsy May Shed Light on Sudden Death in Young

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Ultrarare, nonsynonymous variants seen in 64% of victims of sudden unexplained death in young
Coverage rates and access to care are significantly higher in states with Medicaid expansion

Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion

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Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid