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From the Journals
Parent training pays off for children with autism
A meta-analysis found benefits regardless of variables such as the child’s age and relationship to the caregiver.
Feature
Largest-ever study into the effects of cannabis on the brain
“The study wants to bring the two sides of the argument together and understand what’s really happening.”
Livin' on the MDedge
One fish, two fish, are good fish for you ... fish
Plus: The secret lives of Vikings’ parasites, the first truck to perform a vasectomy, and the benefits of random-but-not-quite noise.
FDA/CDC
Class I recall issued for intracranial pressure monitor
FDA is aware of at least 68 medical device reports (MDRs) associated with this problem.
Livin' on the MDedge
Real medical news: Many teens trust fake medical news
Plus, an artificial intelligence that predicts birth outcomes and an Italian election that went viral.
From the Journals
Inhaled, systemic steroids linked to changes in brain structure
New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that glucocorticoids have significant effects on the brain, which could explain their...
Conference Coverage
Majority of muscle symptoms with statins not caused by treatment
A new Cholesterol Trialists Collaboration meta-analysis shows that in 14 of the 15 people who experience muscle pain or weakness when taking a...
Conference Coverage
Rivaroxaban outmatched by VKAs for AFib in rheumatic heart disease
A striking and unexpected reduction in death with the use of predominantly warfarin was just one of the many surprises delivered by the INVICTUS...
Conference Coverage
Cannabis for pain linked to slight risk for arrhythmia
Results of a case-control study showed a small increase in various arrhythmias in chronic pain patients given a medical cannabis prescription,...
Livin' on the MDedge
No fish can escape this net ... of COVID testing
Plus: Medieval friars and the guests that wouldn’t leave, the shared interests of doppelgangers, and relationships built on guilt and secrecy.
From the Journals
Digital therapy may ‘rewire’ the brain to improve tinnitus
Patients reported clinically meaningful reductions in ratings of annoyance, inability to ignore, unpleasantness, and loudness after using a...