A new study out today in the Journal of Neurology finds that pregabalin is not effective in controlling the chronic
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Antipsychotic drugs are rarely effective in ‘calming’ dementia patients
Antipsychotic medications were initially developed to treat schizophrenia, a mental health condition characterised by psychotic symptoms such as delusions and
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Poll: Is the FDA Pre-Cert program an effective way to regulate digital health products?
Since new FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced the FDA precertification program, the agency has been moving full speed ahead to
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A new theory for phantom limb pain points the way to more effective treatment
Dr. Max Ortiz Catalan of Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed a new theory for the origin of the
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Marmosets serve as an effective model for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Small, New World monkeys called marmosets can mimic the sleep disturbances, changes in circadian rhythm, and cognitive impairment people with
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How effective are testosterone pellets: Side effects and benefits
These symptoms can include: sluggishness decreased libido and trouble maintaining an erection loss of energy hair loss an increase in
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Candidate drug may be effective against broader class of brain cancers
A Ludwig Cancer Research study explains why a particular mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a cell surface
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Direct-acting antivirals effective for hepatitis C in seniors
(HealthDay)—For older patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV), direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy is effective, according to a study published online
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Study finds music therapy brings effective pain relief for sickle cell patients
A new study published in the Journal of Music Therapy reveals promising findings for the application of improvisational music therapy
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The flu vaccine is being oversold – it’s not that effective
Winter has started, and with it, flu season. Inevitably, all of us (young, old and sick) have been implored to
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