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A drug called solanezumab may slow Alzheimer's disease progression by about one-third

AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

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Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies
Sleep apnea seems to be associated with increased risk of subsequent panic disorder

Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Panic Disorder

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Patients with sleep apnea have predisposition to develop subsequent panic disorder
More than a quarter-million Vietnam veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms today

PTSD Symptoms Persist for Thousands of Vietnam Vets

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It's never too late to seek help, experts say
Early data suggest a test based on a patient's saliva might someday help detect Alzheimer's disease. The study was to be presented Sunday at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference

AAIC: Saliva Test May Help Spot Alzheimer’s

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Very small study shows some promise, but much more research will be needed
The number of people with Alzheimer's disease is set to increase significantly in the United States due to the aging of the baby-boom generation

AAIC: As Baby Boomers Age, Alzheimer’s Rates Will Soar

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By 2050, half of that generation's survivors will have developed Alzheimer's, researchers predict
A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would implement physicians' calls to pay for end-of-life counseling

CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling

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Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
Clinicians may be biased when it comes to the sexual orientation of patients

Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation

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Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Strategies should be adopted to help with implementation of the Choosing Wisely program

Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice

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Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Measures can be taken to encourage patients to use patient portals to help ensure practices meet current Stage 2 meaningful use requirements

AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals

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Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Of more than four million people prescribed a first-time antidepressant

Antidepressant+NSAID May Raise Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage

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No indication any particular type of antidepressant carries a greater risk than others