<ѻý>'Brain Code' Speeds Meds to Neuro Patientsѻý> Algorithm plus medication distribution system reverses herniation, lowers intracranial pressure. Apr 23, 2015
<ѻý>Stopping Enbrel Risky in Established RAѻý> Fewer patients with longstanding disease flared if they remained on even a half dose of etanercept, and time to flare was greater. Apr 22, 2015
<ѻý>Experts Gain Ground in CTE Diagnosisѻý> NIH working group says perivascular tau deposition is hallmark feature of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Apr 22, 2015
<ѻý>Novel Drug for Cramping Shows Promise in Early Trialѻý> Could benefit patients with MS spasticity and cervical dystonia. Apr 22, 2015
<ѻý>Allopurinol Doesn't Worsen Acute Gout Attacksѻý> Worries that it might prove unfounded in randomized trial. Apr 09, 2015
<ѻý>What Makes an Opioid Stronger or Weaker Than Morphine?ѻý> CDC classification of stronger, weaker, and morphine-equivalent opioids is confusing. Mar 30, 2015
<ѻý>10 Questions: Mary Norine Walsh, MDѻý> "The waste will continue until the method of reimbursement changes." Mar 30, 2015
<ѻý>New Rx Protocol Improves Knee Replacement Recoveryѻý> Total knee arthroplasty patients back on feet sooner with new approach to pain management. Mar 27, 2015
<ѻý>Excerpt From 'The Secret Language of Doctors'ѻý> ED doc Brian Goldman investigates slang to "crack code of hospital culture." Mar 26, 2015
<ѻý>Fat-Lysing Agent Makes Double Chin Disappearѻý> Consistent results seen with injection of synthetic deoxycholic acid compound. Mar 24, 2015
<ѻý>ACC: Folate Supplements Cut Strokes in Hypertensionѻý> Hypertensive patients with low blood folate levels gain big benefit. Mar 19, 2015 video
<ѻý>CardioBreak: Modern Bloodletting, a New Statin Strategyѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine. Mar 09, 2015
<ѻý>Seeds Top EBRT as Boost Tx in Prostate Cancerѻý> And other advances in prostate cancer care from the Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Mar 03, 2015
<ѻý>Ultrasound After Steroid Shots Helps Slightly in Managing Knee OAѻý> Changes visualized after intra-articular injections are small and of borderline utility. Feb 27, 2015
<ѻý>Morning Break: Penis Reduction? Patient Sufferingѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the ѻý staff. Feb 18, 2015
<ѻý>Mixed Results for Low-Dose Statin in Second Strokeѻý> Pravastatin didn't reduce incidence of recurrent stroke, but did offer other benefits. Feb 16, 2015
<ѻý>Stroke Survivors May Face Greater Cancer Riskѻý> Ischemic stroke increased likelihood of cancer within 2 years of the event. Feb 14, 2015
<ѻý>Stop DMARDs Before Orthopedic Surgery in RA Patients?ѻý> Deft medication management is important. Feb 12, 2015
<ѻý>Predicting Death in Advanced Cancerѻý> Study offers clues to guide clinicians, families about end of life. Feb 10, 2015 video
<ѻý>Hard Drinking in Middle Age Linked to Strokeѻý> F. Perry Wilson, MD, critiques an interesting new study in 150 seconds. Jan 30, 2015 video
<ѻý>Are RA Patients More Sensitive to Pain?ѻý> For many RA is complicated by fibromyalgia. Jan 30, 2015
<ѻý>I, Intern: When the Doctor Is on Lexaproѻý> A pediatric intern manages her mental illness. Jan 21, 2015
<ѻý>5 Steps in Talking With Patients About Alternative Medicineѻý> Ask, explain, respect, collaborate, compromise. Jan 14, 2015
<ѻý>More Drugs, Better Survival in Metastatic Colon Cancerѻý> Addition of oxaliplatin to FOLFIRI and bevacizumab doubled 5-year survival. Jan 13, 2015
<ѻý>'Generic' Colchicine to Hit Marketѻý> May provide some price relief for gout patients. Jan 12, 2015
<ѻý>Meniscus Lesions Tied to Neuropathic Pain in Knee OAѻý> Meniscal extrusion on MRI significantly associated with increasing pain scores in knee osteoarthritis. Jan 02, 2015
<ѻý>Separating Spondyloarthritis From Back Pain Still Problematicѻý> Spinal MRI criteria don't help differentiate SpA from nonspecific pain. Dec 27, 2014
<ѻý>JIA Parents Lose Significant Work Timeѻý> More missed work in the year before and after a child's diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Dec 18, 2014
<ѻý>Painful Hands, Hurting Hearts?ѻý> Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis was linked with coronary heart disease. Dec 15, 2014
<ѻý>Tx Adherence High Among Mentally Ill Vets on Methadoneѻý> Methadone treatment may have ancillary benefits. Dec 09, 2014
<ѻý>Women, Blacks at Greater Risk for Bunionsѻý> Subgroups most likely to develop hallux valgus confirmed in major study. Dec 04, 2014
<ѻý>Mild Stenosis Linked to Death in Diabetesѻý> Long-term registry shows impact similar to single-vessel obstruction. Dec 02, 2014
<ѻý>NSAID Effective for RA Symptoms, Celebrex Easier on Stomachѻý> Patients on celecoxib experienced greater pain reduction after 6 weeks of treatment. Dec 01, 2014
<ѻý>Atherosclerosis a Signal for Brain Drain?ѻý> Plaque burden was linked to cognitive impairment in a population-based study. Nov 28, 2014
<ѻý>FDA Panel Wants Safer Epidural Steroid Shotsѻý> Majority votes to end epidural injections with "particulate" steroids. Nov 25, 2014
<ѻý>Gout May Protect Against Alzheimer's Diseaseѻý> Study showed AD incidence higher over 5 years for patients without gout. Nov 21, 2014
<ѻý>Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Is Rare With Denosumab for Bone Lossѻý> Study finds risk very low, even with long-term drug therapy. Nov 20, 2014
<ѻý>Otezla Benefit Durable in PsAѻý> Benefits persist through 2 years with apremilast in psoriatic arthritis. Nov 19, 2014