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September 8, 2020

Medical Errors Jump After ‘Spring Forward’ to Daylight Saving Time Medical Errors Jump After ‘Spring Forward’ to Daylight Saving Time

The week after the annual “spring forward” to daylight saving time (DST) might not be the best time to seek medical care. Researchers found a statistically […]
September 8, 2020

Concussion Blood Biomarkers Predict Athletes’ Return to Play Concussion Blood Biomarkers Predict Athletes’ Return to Play

Two plasma biomarkers were notably associated with when athletes return to action after concussions, according to a new study of collegiate athletes and recovery time. “Although […]
September 4, 2020

The New Neuroscience of Stuttering The New Neuroscience of Stuttering

Gerald Maguire has stuttered since childhood, but you might not guess it from talking to him. For the past 25 years, Maguire — a psychiatrist at […]
September 4, 2020

Sunset Daylight Saving Time, Sleep Experts Say Sunset Daylight Saving Time, Sleep Experts Say

In the interest of public health and safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is calling for the elimination of daylight saving time in favor […]
September 4, 2020

CVT Incidence Three Times Higher Than Previously Reported CVT Incidence Three Times Higher Than Previously Reported

The US incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), an uncommon but important cause of stroke, is more than three times greater than previously reported, new research […]
September 3, 2020

Drug Combo Slows Functional Decline in ALS Drug Combo Slows Functional Decline in ALS

Treatment with a fixed-dose combination of sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol (AMX0035, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals) slows the rate of decline in physical function in patients with amyotrophic lateral […]
September 3, 2020

Problems With Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulators Prompt FDA Action Problems With Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulators Prompt FDA Action

Between July 27, 2016, and July 27, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received a total of 107,728 medical device reports (MDRs) related to […]
September 3, 2020

‘No Mobile Phone’ Phobia Tied to Sleep Problems in College Kids ‘No Mobile Phone’ Phobia Tied to Sleep Problems in College Kids

“Nomophobia” — the fear of being without a mobile phone or out of mobile phone contact — is extremely prevalent among college students and is associated […]
September 2, 2020

‘This Is a Moment to Demand Big, Sweeping Changes’ ‘This Is a Moment to Demand Big, Sweeping Changes’

Being told the operating room has already been cleaned. Being questioned by patients about where you went to medical school. Being asked for ID every time […]
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