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Isoflurane causes mitochondrial disruption and apoptosis in neuronal and hippocampal cells, and decreases memory consolidation in mice. Such effects are not seen with desflurane. This may impact selection of anesthetic agents for patients with Alzheimer's disease undergoing surgical procedures.
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Based on a retrospective analysis of 77 patients with monophasic and recurrent inflammatory spinal cord disease, the authors report significantly lower vitamin D levels in patients with recurrent disease.
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Drug shortages; metformin and cancer prevention; migraine prevention guidelines; and FDA actions.
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Vorapaxar is a potent antiplatelet medication with a novel action that works by inhibiting thrombin activation of platelets through the protease-activated receptor PAR-1.
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With the advent of specific genetic tests, atypical forms of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy can be reliably diagnosed.
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This study presents a large group of new cases of rhombencephalosynapsis and carefully describes correlations to other associated morphological abnormalities as well as to outcomes.
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Of all ischemic stroke patients treated with iv al- teplase (tPA), only about half will achieve recanalization and have a good outcome (mRS 0 to 2).
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Children with isolated growth hormone deficiency have lower IQ, worse motor skills, and several brain regions with smaller volumes than carefully selected controls.
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New treatment for prostate cancer; avastin and breast cancer; new CMS disclosure rule; and FDA actions.