Progress Reported in Treatment of Marburg Virus
Researchers found infected monkeys were less likely to die with treatment
‘Driving Straight’ May Be Suitable Road Test in Dementia
Dangerous actions most often occur while driving straight and making left turns
Cannabis Alleviates Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Diabetes
Dose-dependent reduction in pain with inhaled cannabis in trial of 16 patients
Mouse Model of Head Transplantation Is Promising
Establishing donor-to-recipient cross-circulation feasible for avoiding brain ischemia during surgery
Chemotherapy Use Doesn’t Improve QOL Near Death
No improvement in quality of life, even for patients with good baseline performance status
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Human Breast Milk Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
No significant difference in outcomes for human breast milk, 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment
AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies
AAIC: Exercise Can Treat Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Regular physical activity benefits the aging brain, three studies show
