Risk for Encephalopathy in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Using Baclofen
Initiating baclofen treatment at a high dose may be associated with increased 30-day incidence of encephalopathy in older adults with chronic kidney disease.
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Spending on Disease Modifying Therapies for MS Increased From 2011 to 2017
From 2011 to 2017, there was an increase in gross annual expenditures on multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), with increased spending mainly driven by increases in per-prescription costs.
Video Game Based Digital Therapy Looks Promising in Pediatric ADHD Trial
Akili Interactive announced topline data from an open-label study (STARS-ADHD Adjunctive) of AKL-T01 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with or without use of stimulants.
One in Four Children With Autism Not Formally Diagnosed
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains underdiagnosed in black and Hispanic children.
Acupuncture Proved More Effective Than Standard Care in Reducing Radiation-Induced Xerostomia
True acupuncture is more effective than placebo and standard care in reducing the number and severity of radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) symptoms at 1 year following treatment in patients with head and neck cancer.
Interictal Burden of Cluster Headache Greatly Affects Disease Burden and Quality of Life
Survey findings suggest that cluster headache attacks can negatively affect an individual’s career, education, and social life.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Predict Poor Outcomes in Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
Obstructive sleep apnea may represent a significant predictor of unfavorable outcomes in ruptured intracranial aneurysms.
Insomnia, Sleep Disturbances Common Among Veterans With PTSD
The researchers analyzed data from 1649 combat-exposed United States military veterans who were evaluated at a Veterans Affairs facility between 2009 and 2012 after deployment to the wars in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.
ACHIEVE II Trial Finds Ubrogepant Superior to Placebo for Pain Freedom in Moderate, Severe Migraine
Acute treatment of migraine with ubrogepant, an oral calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist, was superior to placebo for migraine pain freedom.
Active Lifestyle May Protect Against Familial Frontotemporal Dementia
A physically and mentally active lifestyle may protect against frontotemporal dementia even in people at established genetic risk.
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