Novel Endocannabinoid Modulator Improves Tics in Tourette's In small study, total number, intensity decreased with minimal side effects, although no change for vocal tics Apr 27, 2018
Oral CGRP Inhibitor Helps Relieve Migraine Attack About 20% report being pain-free within 2 hours Apr 26, 2018
FDA Panel Gives Celecoxib Positive CV Safety Grade Votes 15-5 that it is non-inferior to naproxen, ibuprofen Apr 25, 2018
Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy Doesn't Help Everyone Benefits limited mainly to men with strong sexual function before surgery Apr 25, 2018
Predictive Factors ID'd for Neurodegeneration in Idiopathic RBD Opens the door to intervening with neuroprotective therapy Apr 24, 2018
Retinal Abnormalities Predictor of Some Types of Stroke Retinal imaging may offer noninvasive tool to determine pathogenesis of cerebral small vessel disease Apr 24, 2018
Eyes Might ID Preclinical Alzheimer's Presymptomatic patients show foveal thinning, retinal changes Apr 24, 2018
Vibrating ICD/CRT-D; Pradaxa Reversal Agent; Prevention Bonanza Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Apr 23, 2018
AAN 2018: Rare Disease Breakthroughs and Novel Approaches Noteworthy presentations at American Academy of Neurology meeting Apr 20, 2018
Wrist-Worn Device Reduces Hand Tremor Neuroperipheral therapy interrupts signal in essential tremor patients Apr 19, 2018
Respect the Needle in OA Patients may be experiencing placebo effect, but it's still an effect, rheumatologist says Apr 19, 2018
Pulmonary Hypertension: Not Just for Cardiologists PH is common in many rheumatologic conditions Apr 19, 2018
Second BP Measurement Often Brings Better News Repeat measurement in same office visit is on par with adding a drug Apr 17, 2018
Has Pendulum Swung Too Far on Bisphosphonates? Saag: Physicians and patients may be overreacting to risks with long-term treatment Apr 17, 2018
Despite OD Risk, Opioid-Benzo Rx Continues Physicians know risks but still prescribe dangerous combination Apr 15, 2018
TAP Block Cuts Post-Op Opioid Need in Bariatric Surgery Less rescue medication needed and shorter length of stay with local anesthesia technique Apr 14, 2018
Researchers: Screen Depressed Dialysis Patients for Suicidality Depression more prevalent in dialysis population Apr 12, 2018
Drug Doesn't Work? Get Your Money Back! Think outcomes-based pricing is a great deal? Dr. Perry Wilson says think again Apr 02, 2018 video
Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T! This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts Mar 31, 2018 podcast
Docs, Medical Boards Ignored FDA Warning Letters on CCSVI Fueled by YouTube, bogus MS 'cure' peddled by docs licensed in multiple states Mar 28, 2018
Women Do Well Without Opioids after Gyn Surgery An 89% drop in opioid use with restrictive prescribing protocol Mar 26, 2018
Young Arthritis Patients Fare Worse on MTX High disease activity also linked with drug failure Mar 23, 2018
Caring for the Sickest Patients: A Calling and an Opportunity New models are disrupting the way primary care is provided Mar 21, 2018
Revascularization Feasible for Below-The-Ankle CLI Limbs salvaged in most severe cases per single-center study Mar 20, 2018
Radiologists Reconsider Their Divided Specialty As IRs, DRs converge in hospital settings, can they -- should they -- stay independent? Mar 20, 2018
Isolation, Food Insecurity Called Out as Health Issues "We've got to bring loneliness out of the closet" Mar 20, 2018
Novel Tx Eases Osteoarthritic Knee Pain Geniculate artery embolization promising for knee pain, stiffness Mar 18, 2018
Novel Drug Reverses Anticoagulation in Emergencies Andexanet stops 90% of action of factor Xa inhibitors Mar 13, 2018 video
Low-Dose Combo Pill Successfully Takes Down High BP Fixed dose initial treatment gets 70% of patients at hypertension goal Mar 13, 2018 video
Gene Therapy Flops for Critical Limb Ischemia Non-viral biologic agent didn't improve wound healing Mar 12, 2018
Gout Drug Raises Safety Concerns With Death Excess in Trial Febuxostat linked especially to sudden cardiac deaths in CARES trial Mar 12, 2018 video
Perioperative Beta Blockers Trade Fewer MIs for More Deaths Issue of safety highlighted again in POISE analysis Mar 12, 2018
Inhaled Nitrite Flops as HFpEF Therapy Optimal duration and mode of delivery remain open questions Mar 11, 2018 video
Praluent Price to Drop for Insurers That Ease Rx Restrictions Sanofi/Regeneron announced plan to bring PCSK9 drug within cost-effective range Mar 10, 2018
Praluent Delivers CV Event Prevention in ODYSSEY Second PCSK9 outcomes trial comes out like FOURIER -- but with mortality reduction Mar 10, 2018 video
Cath Lab Recap: Pacemap Algorithm; Carotid Stent Over Perfusion; 3-D Valves Interventional cardiology news to note Mar 08, 2018
Skeptical Cardiologist: Do Mobile Heart-Monitoring Devices Work? Anthony Pearson, MD, explores the pros and cons of these consumer devices Mar 08, 2018