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Brain stimulation device improved fluency in persons who stutter
ATLANTA – This may be first step in what researchers consider “a major breakthrough in treatment.”
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High rates of prescription opioid, benzodiazepine use observed in chronic liver disease
SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly one-quarter were receiving substantial high-dose opioid prescriptions.
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Think research is just for MD-PhDs? Think again
ATLANTA – Study findings indicate that the research productivity of non–RO1-funded neurologists is similar to RO1-funded neurologists.
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U.S. death rates from chronic liver disease continue to rise
Rising mortality from chronic liver disease likely driven by an increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Robin Williams’ widow recounts ‘terror’ of late husband’s Lewy body dementia
ATLANTA – Susan Schneider Williams shares “three overlooked ideas in this disease space.”
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Pneumonia, COPD most common emergency care–sensitive conditions
Some 40% of patients making ECSC-related ED visits are treated and discharged home or back to the community.
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ED clinicians’ confidence in dealing with ICE mixed, survey finds
SAN DIEGO – Survey respondents were clinicians at two Chicago hospitals.
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Management of Lewy body dementia remains complex
ATLANTA – MRI scans can appear “pretty normal” in affected patients.
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Parkinson’s prevalence varies significantly from state to state
ATLANTA – Findings can be used to inform planning at the state and federal levels.
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Investigational gene therapy for medically refractory Parkinson’s shows promise
ATLANTA – A randomized, double-blind, placebo surgery–controlled trial of VY-AADC01 is currently recruiting subjects.
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Many oromandibular dystonia patients report improvement after botulinum toxin injections
ATLANTA – Cohort of patients is the largest yet described.
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Higher BMI associated with greater loss of gray matter volume in MS
ATLANTA – Cohort may not be representative of the general MS population.
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Statins cut all-cause mortality in spinal cord injury
ATLANTA – Analysis marks the first clinical study of its kind.
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High ED recidivism seen in disadvantaged populations with chest pain
SAN DIEGO – After ED visits for chest pain, lack of resources among socioeconomically disadvantaged patients may...
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Transition to high-sensitivity troponin T assay helped boost ED discharge rates
SAN DIEGO – The study marks the first analysis of its kind in the United States.