Mixed Topics
Daily News Podcast
Opioids do more harm than good for musculoskeletal pain
There is little evidence of pain, but there is evidence of adverse events.
Daily News Podcast
FDA approves Epidiolex for both Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome
The first major options for Dravet comes by way of a controversial source
Daily News Podcast
Patients going without as insulin prices skyrocket
Insulin prices have increased by 300%, and it’s impacting adherence.
Daily News Podcast
Herpesvirus infections may have a pathogenic link to Alzheimer’s disease
One researcher says the Alzheimer’s world will stand up and take notice.
Daily News Podcast
Galectin-3: A post-MI prognostic biomarker for our times
New research suggests that it could be independent of other markers
Daily News Podcast
Impact of varicella vaccination on herpes zoster is not what was expected
A prediction that herpes zoster incidence will rise.
Daily News Podcast
TNF inhibitor linked to one-third drop in total mortality
This appears to be a real effect, not an artifact
Daily News Podcast
Routine AAA screening for older men: more harm than good?
The mortality rates are down, but does part does screening play in the decline?
From the Journals
Novel blood test that predicts gestational age, fetal development, could improve prenatal care
Researchers have created a test that may soon pave the way for a low-cost alternative to ultrasound for prenatal care in developing areas.
Daily News Podcast
Type 2 diabetes may promote Parkinson development
The incidence is particularly high among a specific age group.
Master Class
How congenital heart disease affects brain development
In this month’s Master Class, researchers are looking at what to do during pregnancy to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.