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Proposed Alzheimer’s classification system relies solely on biomarkers
A proposed Alzheimer’s disease classification system relies on the presence or absence of known biomarkers.
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Children with psychotic illness aren’t treated soon enough
SAN FRANCISCO - Early diagnosis, treatment of pediatric psychotic illness is key, for several reasons.
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Early mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s leads to dementia in more than 40%
Developing persistent mild cognitive impairment soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased the risk of subsequent...
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Neuropathic pain puts cancer survivors out of work
Chronic neuropathic pain is a barrier to employment for many cancer survivors.
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Toddlers’ neurodevelopmental deficits linked with maternal diabetes
Children born to obese mothers with insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes showed neurodevelopmental deficits at age 2 years.
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Our new year’s resolutions
Resolve to improve your use of electronic health records to make your life easier in the coming year.
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Travel ban affects international medical meetings
International medical conference leaders say the travel ban imposed by President Trump that blocks immigrants of seven Muslim countries from...
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Unhealthy eating habits might precede depressive symptoms
Routinely skipping breakfast, eating 2 hours before bed, and engaging in other unhealthy eating behaviors may lead to depressive symptoms.
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Engage parents in treatment as part of family-based therapy for anorexia
SAN FRANCISCO – Guiding parents to change their behaviors is an essential part of treating anorexia in children and adolescents.
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SSRI activation in children, adolescents often misdiagnosed as bipolar
SAN FRANCISCO – Be careful not to misdiagnose SSRI activation in children and adolescents as bipolar disorder, an expert warns.
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Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch as 9th Supreme Court justice
President Donald Trump has chosen Neil Gorsuch, a conservative judge who presides over Denver’s 10th Circuit, as his nominee for U.S. Supreme...