FDA Approves Mavyret for Children, Adolescents With Hep C
Drug approved for treatment of all six genotypes of hepatitis C virus in children ages 12 to 17
AAN: Cannabidiol Tied to Drop in Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
Percentage reduction in convulsive seizures higher for cannabidiol 10 and 20 mg/kg/day versus placebo
Radical Hemithoracic Radiation Tx Ups Survival in Mesothelioma
Higher overall survival seen at two years in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma
Diagnostic Criteria Proposed for Advanced-Age Proteinopathy
Gaps remain in understanding of limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy
E-Cigarette Use Similar for Pregnant, Nonpregnant Women
Prevalence of current cigarette smoking lower among pregnant women than nonpregnant women
Thiazide Use May Lower Fracture Risk in Patients With Alzheimer Disease
Longer thiazide use tied to decreased risk for low-energy fractures, hip fractures in Alzheimer disease
Mental Health Treatment, Diagnoses Up in Military Children
Mental health diagnoses, visits, prescriptions increased since 2003
Medicaid Reimbursement for Breast Radiation Varies by State
Across 48 states and D.C., total episode reimbursement varied from $2,945 to $15,218
Patient Hand Contamination With Drug-Resistant Organisms Common
Link seen between patient hand contamination with resistant organisms and room surface contamination
Cognitive Function Does Not Predict Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Outcome
Weight loss trajectory did not differ between those with, without cognitive impairment
