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Medical marijuana may help relieve some multiple sclerosis symptoms but has several safety concerns
Certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), but they do not appear to be helpful in treating drug-induced movements in Parkinson's disease, a review by the American Academy of Neurology found.
Vitamin D supplementation is not associated with a decreased risk of falls, meta-analysis finds
Vitamin D supplementation with or without calcium does not reduce falls by a significant amount, according to a new meta-analysis.
MKSAP Quiz: ED evaluation for a painful body rash
A 64-year-old man is evaluated in the ED for a rash that first developed 3 days ago and has rapidly spread to cover most of his body. He has a history of mild psoriasis, well controlled with topical corticosteroids, and asthma. One week ago, he completed a 10-day course of oral corticosteroids for an acute exacerbation of asthma. On physical examination, more than 90% of his body surface area is erythematous. There are widespread coalescing erythematous patches and plaques, many with pinpoint pustules coalescing into lakes of pus. What is the most likely diagnosis?
IDSA supports neuraminidase inhibitors for flu in specific populations
In the wake of recent systematic reviews critical of anti-flu drugs, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has reaffirmed recommendations on use of neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) for treatment of influenza in high-risk patient populations or severe cases.
ED is dynamic, associated with modifiable risk factors that may precede other chronic diseases
Several modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction, including obesity, physical activity, and alcohol intake, were identified by a recent Australian study.
ACP recognizes quality improvement champions at Internal Medicine 2014
The ACP Quality Champion 2014 Awards were announced at ACP's first annual Quality Improvement (QI) reception, held at Internal Medicine 2014 in Orlando, Fla., in early April. The reception was held to celebrate the accomplishments of ACP Quality Connect, ACP's re-launched national quality improvement network, and to recognize the leadership of ACP QI champions from around the country.
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