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July 21, 2021

Can Heparin Play a Role in Stopping COVID-19 Variants? Can Heparin Play a Role in Stopping COVID-19 Variants?

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Researchers have identified a new binding site on the spike protein of […]
July 21, 2021

‘New’ Natriuretic Peptide Shows Unique Biomarker Potential ‘New’ Natriuretic Peptide Shows Unique Biomarker Potential

The biomarker C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is under exploration as both a risk predictor and a target for new drug development for cardiovascular and renal conditions. […]
July 20, 2021

New Treatment Option for Restless Legs? New Treatment Option for Restless Legs?

The antiplatelet medication dipyridamole reduces motor and sensory symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and improves sleep duration for treatment-naive patients, results of a small, randomized, placebo-controlled […]
July 16, 2021

AHS Releases Updated Guidance on New Migraine Treatments AHS Releases Updated Guidance on New Migraine Treatments

An updated consensus statement from the American Headache Society (AHS) offers detailed recommendations on the use of novel acute and preventive treatments in adult patients with […]
July 16, 2021

The Genius of Recognizing a Familiar Face The Genius of Recognizing a Familiar Face

That flash of familiarity we feel when we see someone we know has long fascinated and stumped scientists, who have been unable to pinpoint what is […]
July 16, 2021

Ticagrelor Beneficial for Moderate Stroke: New THALES Analysis Ticagrelor Beneficial for Moderate Stroke: New THALES Analysis

For patients with a moderate-size stroke, benefit from ticagrelor plus aspirin was the same as for patients with minor stroke, a new exploratory analysis of the […]
July 16, 2021

Widely Prescribed Meds Ineffective for Low Back Pain? Widely Prescribed Meds Ineffective for Low Back Pain?

Despite being widely prescribed, muscle relaxants are largely ineffective for low back pain, new research suggests. Results of a large systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized […]
July 16, 2021

‘Speech Neuroprosthesis’ Gives Voice to a Man Who Couldn’t Speak ‘Speech Neuroprosthesis’ Gives Voice to a Man Who Couldn’t Speak

A “speech neuroprosthesis” that translates brain signals into words that appear on a screen has helped a man with severe paralysis, who had lost the ability […]
July 16, 2021

Zero Benefit of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease, Panel Rules Zero Benefit of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease, Panel Rules

An influential, independent panel unanimously voted that aducanumab (Aduhelm) offers no benefit for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), adding to growing opposition from medical experts to […]
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