<ѻý>ALS 'Compassionate Use' Again Hits National Mediaѻý> Expanded access campaigns will only become more frequent with growing rare disease pipelines Apr 20, 2021
<ѻý>Doc Groups Object to New Prior Authorization Rules in Medicareѻý> Requirements for two spinal procedures set to take effect July 1 Apr 20, 2021
<ѻý>Poloxamer 188 Flops for Sickle Cell Disease Painѻý> Study found no difference in duration of vaso-occlusive episodes versus placebo Apr 20, 2021
<ѻý>Could a 'Placebo' Become the Next Big ED Treatment?ѻý> Over-the-counter gel, said to spur near-instant erections, is on the cusp of approval in Europe Apr 20, 2021
<ѻý>USPSTF Still Sour on Afib Screening, Even With Apple Watchѻý> Task force weighs in with draft recommendations for wearables and clinic alike Apr 20, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Medical Misinfo on Display During Derek Chauvin Trialѻý> Questions over certain testimony linger from trial over George Floyd's death Apr 19, 2021
<ѻý>COVID Antibody Responses Reduced in Some MS Patientsѻý> But T-cell responses were similar, even in patients on ocrelizumab Apr 19, 2021
<ѻý>NIH Reverses Ban on Federally Funded Fetal Tissue Researchѻý> Announcement praised by House Democrats, panned by anti-abortion groups Apr 19, 2021
<ѻý>Study: No Link Between Epidural Analgesia and Kids' Autism Riskѻý> But further research should address safety for childhood development, editorialists say Apr 19, 2021
<ѻý>FTC Hits Chiropractor for Violating COVID Consumer Protection Lawѻý> Eric Nepute, DC, is first person charged under law enacted in January, faces potential fine Apr 18, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: The Energy-Draining Life of a Physicianѻý> It's a long, hard road, so you must find your passion Apr 17, 2021
<ѻý>Blood-Based Markers Tied to Brain Cell and Memory Lossѻý> Another step closer to clinical utility for tracking neurodegeneration Apr 16, 2021
<ѻý>Can an Agile Endoscopic Device Curb PPI-Dependent GERD?ѻý> GERDx device improved quality of life; not so much for esophageal acid exposure Apr 16, 2021
<ѻý>Should 'X-Waiver' Be Nixed?ѻý> Relaxing "bupe" training requirement is last thing Congress should do, says GOP doc Apr 16, 2021
<ѻý>COVID Stroke Rare in ICUѻý> Ischemic stroke in intensive care didn't raise mortality, but hemorrhagic stroke did Apr 15, 2021
<ѻý>Emergency Physician Wins $26M in Wrongful Termination Suitѻý> Raymond Brovont, MD, said he was fired for raising concerns about staffing issues Apr 15, 2021
<ѻý>Safety Data Mixed for Anti-VEGF Eye Drugsѻý> Continued concern over systemic effects in high-risk patients Apr 15, 2021
<ѻý>Vax Passports Are a Bad Ideaѻý> Prasad explores the balance of possible (but uncertain) health benefits and social harms Apr 15, 2021
<ѻý>New Side Effect From mRNA COVID Vaccines?ѻý> Surprise finding in Israeli case series Apr 15, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: These Hospital COVID Restrictions Are Dumbѻý> And they aren't based in science, according to ZDoggMD Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>ACIP Punts on J&J COVID Vaccineѻý> CDC advisors back continued "pause" until more data available Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>New Anti-PD1 Drugs Boost Survival in Treated Lung Cancerѻý> Questions about generalizability of results with China-developed therapies Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>Can Magic Mushrooms Measure Up to SSRIs for Depression Treatment?ѻý> Trial results say no, but investigators maintain psilocybin still has potential Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Addiction Is Killing Our Familiesѻý> Closing treatment knowledge gaps can help Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>Perianal Involvement in Crohn’s Disease: How Bad for Prognosis?ѻý> Poor outcomes noted, especially with severe phenotype Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>In Lupus, Even Minor Changes in Disease Activity Matterѻý> One-unit increase in disease activity score raised mortality risk by 22%, study showed Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>Another Player in Advanced Bladder Cancerѻý> Accelerated FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan after chemo, immunotherapy Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>CDC Issues Health Advisory on J&J Shot; Pfizer Ramps Up; STDs at All-Time Highѻý> A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine Apr 14, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Please Don't Yell at Me. I'm Trying to Helpѻý> A doctor treating individuals with substance use disorders understands the fear and frustration Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>FDA Temporarily Lifts Restriction on Abortion Pillѻý> Allows clinicians to dispense mifepristone via telehealth during the pandemic Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Let's Prevent Post-Shutdown Sports Injuries in our Kidsѻý> Quarantine to competition carries heightened injury risk Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>Another FGFR Inhibitor Active in Bile Duct Cancersѻý> Clinical benefit rate of 82% in patients selected for FGFR2 fusions, rearrangements Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>New-Onset Neuro Symptoms Common in Kids With MIS-Cѻý> Half of pediatric patients in small British study show neurologic involvement Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>Doc Faces Charges for Misusing $300K in COVID Reliefѻý> Francis Joseph, MD, spent funds on travel and home improvements, federal prosecutors say Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>USPSTF: Routine Vitamin D Screening Still on Shaky Groundѻý> Not enough evidence for an ideal level of vitamin D Apr 13, 2021
<ѻý>NKF 2021: Skewed Transplant Waitlists; Daft Diabetes Careѻý> Other noteworthy research presented at the National Kidney Foundation's annual meeting Apr 12, 2021
<ѻý>Epilepsy Drugs For Newly Diagnosed Patients: What's Best?ѻý> Valproate shines in British trial, posing dilemma for younger women Apr 12, 2021
<ѻý>Inhaled Steroid for Early COVID-19 Passes Another Testѻý> New analysis demonstrates speedier recovery for patients treated at home Apr 12, 2021
<ѻý>Common Antibiotics Spell Trouble in Existing Aortopathyѻý> More data to support the elevated risk posed by fluoroquinolones to the aortic wall Apr 12, 2021