Start MS Drugs Early, New Guideline Says

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- AAN updates multiple sclerosis treatment recommendations

ACHIEVE I: Ubrogepant Meets Endpoints for Acute Migraine

Medscape | 2018-04-23 21:50:46

Phase 3 trial results show that two doses of oral ubrogepant, a novel CGRP-targeting medication, met the primary endpoints of decreasing acute migraine pain and symptoms compared with placebo....

Hydronephrosis Ups Risk of Deadly Complication in Cervical Ca (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 21:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Pronounced increase in risk for severe ureteral stricture post-brachytherapy

Physical Activity Significantly Boosts Survival in Cancer Pts

Medscape | 2018-04-23 21:05:45

Physical activity both before and during treatment can significantly increase the likelihood of survival, say researchers. Medscape Medical News

Medical News Today: Can essential oils treat a UTI?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 21:00:00

Essential oils are popular home remedies for many ailments, but can they help to relieve the symptoms of a UTI? In this article, we look at the essential oils that may be best able to fight...

Applause for Former Secretary Shulkin!

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 21:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Plus highlights, reasons for optimism from the Population Health Colloquium

Medical News Today: What is the best thing for stiff joints?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 21:00:00

Bones are heavy and moving them around can put strain on the joints. Overuse, injury, age, or a medical condition can cause joint strain and stiffness. Depending on the cause, joint stiffness may...

Case-Sharing in ED Puts Dent in Medical Errors, With Serious Caveat

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 20:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- No significant reduction observed in preventable serious adverse events

ACP Seeks 'Time-out' on Medicare MIPS Physician Pay Program

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:27:06

More than half of MIPS measurements analyzed were deemed either not valid or of uncertain validity in an analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Medscape Medical News

Oral Drug Increases SMN Protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:24:59

Preliminary results of the FIREFISH study show a 6.5-fold increase in a protein that's diminished in babies with spinal muscular atrophy. Medscape Medical News

Two Months After Parkland Shooting, Gun Makers' Stocks Are Rallying

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:21:24

Two months after the death of 17 people at a school shooting in Florida sparked the strongest push for gun control in years, gun makers' stocks and firearm sales have surged. Reuters Health...

Plant-killing Pests and Diseases Have an Ally in Climate Change - Experts

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:21:19

Reuters Health Information

Medical News Today: Why do some people sneeze after eating?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 20:00:00

If a person sneezes after eating all or certain foods, they may either have gustatory rhinitis, snatiation, or a food allergy. Hot or spicy foods are the most common triggers. Sneezing after eating...

Medical News Today: Is telogen effluvium reversible?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 20:00:00

Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually happens several months after a person experiences a traumatic event or stress. The hair usually regrows within 6 to 9 months. In this...

'Fat But Fit' Only Transient State on Risk Pathway (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Not a stable or reliable indicator of future cardiovascular disease, study shows

Medical News Today: Can essential oils treat a UTI?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 21:00:00

Essential oils are popular home remedies for many ailments, but can they help to relieve the symptoms of a UTI? In this article, we look at the essential oils that may be best able to fight...

Medical News Today: What is the best thing for stiff joints?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 21:00:00

Bones are heavy and moving them around can put strain on the joints. Overuse, injury, age, or a medical condition can cause joint strain and stiffness. Depending on the cause, joint stiffness may...

Medical News Today: Why do some people sneeze after eating?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 20:00:00

If a person sneezes after eating all or certain foods, they may either have gustatory rhinitis, snatiation, or a food allergy. Hot or spicy foods are the most common triggers. Sneezing after eating...

Medical News Today: Is telogen effluvium reversible?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 20:00:00

Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually happens several months after a person experiences a traumatic event or stress. The hair usually regrows within 6 to 9 months. In this...

Medical News Today: What are phleboliths and are they safe?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 19:00:00

Phleboliths are small, round lumps of calcium that form inside a person's veins. This type of vascular calcification often occurs in the pelvic area and is more common with age. Phleboliths...

Medical News Today: Best 40 foods for vitamin K

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 19:00:00

Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that helps the body clot blood, build strong bones, and keep the heart healthy. In this article, we look at foods to eat to increase vitamin K intake, including...

Medical News Today: Common allergic conditions linked to mental health

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 18:00:00

Although allergies might seem a world away from mental health, a new study finds that common allergic conditions increase the risk of psychiatric problems.

Medical News Today: What is calcific tendonitis and what causes it?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 18:00:00

Calcific tendonitis is a condition where deposits of calcium build up in a tendon or muscle, which can lead to pain and reduced movement. It often occurs in the shoulder. We look at the possible...

Medical News Today: Want better sleep? Leave your work at the office

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 17:00:00

Your work-related stress is mental baggage that you must learn not to drag home with you. If you hold on to it, both your sleep and health will suffer.

Medical News Today: How vitamin D protects against type 2 diabetes

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 16:00:00

A new study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is tied to a five times greater risk of type 2 diabetes compared with levels well above the healthy minimum.

Medical News Today: Eczema during pregnancy: What to know

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 15:00:00

Many women experience eczema for the first time during pregnancy, while those who already have eczema may experience an increase or reduction in symptoms. We look at how a woman can safely treat...

Medical News Today: What are the benefits of barley water?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 14:00:00

Barley is a great source of fiber and contains many other essential minerals, including magnesium, manganese, and selenium. In this article, we look at the benefits of barley water and how to make...

Medical News Today: Is apple cider vinegar good or bad for diarrhea?

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 14:00:00

Apple cider vinegar has recently been touted as a cure-all for many ailments, including diarrhea. However, this common household ingredient is highly acidic and can cause stomach problems in some...

Medical News Today: Artificial sweeteners may damage blood vessels

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 09:00:00

In the most detailed study of its type, researchers demonstrate that artificial sweeteners damage blood vessels and may increase diabetes risk.

Medical News Today: Diabetes: Body fat percentage, not BMI, predicts risk

Medical News Today | 2018-04-23 09:00:00

A new study suggests that the standard body mass index cannot accurately predict someone's risk of developing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

ACHIEVE I: Ubrogepant Meets Endpoints for Acute Migraine

Medscape | 2018-04-23 21:50:46

Phase 3 trial results show that two doses of oral ubrogepant, a novel CGRP-targeting medication, met the primary endpoints of decreasing acute migraine pain and symptoms compared with placebo....

Physical Activity Significantly Boosts Survival in Cancer Pts

Medscape | 2018-04-23 21:05:45

Physical activity both before and during treatment can significantly increase the likelihood of survival, say researchers. Medscape Medical News

ACP Seeks 'Time-out' on Medicare MIPS Physician Pay Program

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:27:06

More than half of MIPS measurements analyzed were deemed either not valid or of uncertain validity in an analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Medscape Medical News

Oral Drug Increases SMN Protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:24:59

Preliminary results of the FIREFISH study show a 6.5-fold increase in a protein that's diminished in babies with spinal muscular atrophy. Medscape Medical News

NCCN: Screen for Liver Cancer in Patients at Risk

Medscape | 2018-04-23 19:48:28

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a 'bad actor' with a growing death toll in the United States and Europe; when possible, patients with risk factors should be screened. Medscape Medical News

New Medicare Perk for Diabetes Prevention Stumbles at Rollout

Medscape | 2018-04-23 17:30:15

On April 1, Medicare launched a major initiative — a diabetes prevention program for seniors and people with serious disabilities— that is available in only a few cities. Kaiser Health News

Raw Fruits and Veggies Best for Mental Health

Medscape | 2018-04-23 17:18:36

Eating raw fruits and vegetables is more strongly associated with better mental health than eating cooked, canned, or otherwise processed foods, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

Alarming Increase in Adolescent Suicides, Substance Use

Medscape | 2018-04-23 16:28:11

A new report reveals disturbing increases in youth substance abuse and suicide during the past decade and particularly the past year. Medscape Medical News

Painkillers in Pregnancy May Affect Fertility of Offspring

Medscape | 2018-04-23 16:12:49

Experimental studies show total germ cell number dropped significantly and pluripotency gene expression changed after one day of acetaminophen use. Medscape Medical News

Serial Mini-Concussions: Does the Brain Compensate?

Medscape | 2018-04-23 15:58:55

Researchers make a call on cumulative subconcussive impacts by comparing college football players to cross-country runners and nonathletes in a functional MRI and oculomotor performance study....

Handgrip Strength Predicts Survival in Early Lung Cancer

Medscape | 2018-04-23 11:22:27

Measuring handgrip strength is a cheap, easy, and objective indicator of short- and longer-term survival in patients with inoperable stage I lung cancer. Medscape Medical News

Wearables Can Enhance Practice, But Questions Remain

Medscape | 2018-04-22 16:40:54

Physicians are embracing wearables, and are now reimbursed for time spent analyzing data, but the lack of research on the devices and legal issues are still issues. Medscape Medical News

The Time for Gender Equity Is Now, Says ACP

Medscape | 2018-04-21 16:41:53

New recommendations could help eliminate gender bias related to compensation and the career advancement of physicians, a longtime goal of the American College of Physicians. Medscape Medical News

Two Months After Parkland Shooting, Gun Makers' Stocks Are Rallying

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:21:24

Two months after the death of 17 people at a school shooting in Florida sparked the strongest push for gun control in years, gun makers' stocks and firearm sales have surged. Reuters Health...

Plant-killing Pests and Diseases Have an Ally in Climate Change - Experts

Medscape | 2018-04-23 20:21:19

Reuters Health Information

Start MS Drugs Early, New Guideline Says

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- AAN updates multiple sclerosis treatment recommendations

Hydronephrosis Ups Risk of Deadly Complication in Cervical Ca (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 21:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Pronounced increase in risk for severe ureteral stricture post-brachytherapy

Applause for Former Secretary Shulkin!

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 21:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Plus highlights, reasons for optimism from the Population Health Colloquium

Case-Sharing in ED Puts Dent in Medical Errors, With Serious Caveat

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 20:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- No significant reduction observed in preventable serious adverse events

'Fat But Fit' Only Transient State on Risk Pathway (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Not a stable or reliable indicator of future cardiovascular disease, study shows

More Kids Have Elevated BP with Last Year's Change in Guidelines (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 19:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Prevalence increased with guideline changes, but implications still unclear

Pearls From: Ajay Kirtane, MD

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Patient decision-making vital to angina treatment

Vibrating ICD/CRT-D; Pradaxa Reversal Agent; Prevention Bonanza

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 18:15:00

(MedPage Today) -- Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Sickle Cell Trait May Not Contribute to Stroke Risk (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Genetic variant not an independent predictor among African Americans

Do You Know Your Gen Xers from Your Millennials?

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 17:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Accounting for generational differences can help with communication

What to Say, How to Help a Hurting Colleague

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 16:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Doctors, other clinicians seen as 'second victims' in medical misadventures

Morning Break: Fungus Among Us; Super-Gonorrhea Cure; The Vaccine Dilemma

Medpage Today | 2018-04-23 15:15:00

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the MedPage Today staff

Medicare ACOs Underused Primary Care Docs

Medpage Today | 2018-04-22 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- What barriers might ACOs face in shifting visits to PCPs?

Woman 'Embalmed Alive'?

Medpage Today | 2018-04-22 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- It wasn't what the headlines said, but it was still horribly fatal

Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding

Medpage Today | 2018-04-22 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- 10 things every nurse needs to know