December 20, 2024

Riluzole Shows Promise in Reversing Cognitive Decline from Radiation Therapy

Boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with riluzole may mitigate cognitive dysfunction from radiation therapy.

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December 20, 2024

Introducing the Quirky Clinic

Each week we’ll dive into the strangest and most surprising medical stories, from cutting-edge science to unbelievable true tales.

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December 20, 2024

Long COVID Shows Five Distinct Patterns: Study

In the 2024 update, the NIH's RECOVER Initiative identified five distinct symptom patterns and new diagnostic thresholds for long COVID.

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December 19, 2024

Vertex Pain Drug Falls Short vs. Placebo

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid drug, suzetrigine, showed little difference versus a placebo in reducing pain for lumbosacral radiculopathy, prompting FDA review for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain.

Reuters

December 19, 2024

Vertex Pain Drug Falls Short vs. Placebo

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid drug demonstrated pain reduction in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy but fell short of investor expectations, signaling continued interest in non-opioid treatment amid the opioid epidemic.

Reuters

December 18, 2024

Doctor Unions Surge Tenfold Since 2023

The number of physicians seeking to unionize has spiked in recent years.

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December 18, 2024

USPSTF Challenges Common Supplement Use

"Unfortunately, when we reviewed the latest evidence, we found that taking vitamin D with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults."

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December 18, 2024

Does Anger at Health Care Drive Change?

In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.

KFF Health News

December 17, 2024

AHA Updates Stroke Palliative Care Guidelines

Updated statement promotes integrated palliative care for all stroke patients.

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