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β Bobby Mukkamala, MD, was diagnosed with stage II glioma after experiencing aphasia at AMA meeting
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Previous treatments may have been making symptoms worse over the long term, expert says
Yet advisors were not inclined to take back approval for bleeding reversal agent
Nearly 9% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities
Sodium oxybate provides temporary relief for alcohol-responsive patients
Nearly 9% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities
Sodium oxybate provides temporary relief for alcohol-responsive patients
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The relatively younger age of the two patients makes these cases particularly notable
Seizures were triggered by exposure to cold due to reflex epilepsy
Timely recognition of this rare phenomenon considered crucial to prevent recurrent stroke
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Sham-controlled trial shows benefit in refractory disease with implantable device
In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition
Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only
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Procedure also noninferior to anticoagulation for death, stroke, or systemic embolism composite
Microemboli now questioned as driver of cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation
Claims data show it works and doesn't cause lupus flares
Also in TTHealthWatch: frailty as a predictor of dementia
More than 40% of adults, half of children met response criteria, majority of responses durable
Novel treatment is indicated for children and adults with the rare disorder
Risk of hip fracture was high in people with frailty or chronic kidney disease
Trajectories accelerated 4 to 9 years before dementia onset
