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Mozart Therapy for Epilepsy
A randomized, controlled, crossover trial in adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy compared listening to a Mozart piano sonata daily to an active control. It showed reduction in seizures during the Mozart treatment compared to both baseline and the control treatment.
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Scrambler Therapy for Neuromyelitis Optica Pain Treatment
Scrambler therapy appears to significantly reduce central neuropathic pain for patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, although pain reduction is not shown to be sustained for more than 30 days after treatment.
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Diagnosis and Management of Supraventricular Tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a common medical condition. Diagnosis and treatment often occur simultaneously. To a great degree, long-term treatment options depend on the history of symptoms and the patient’s desire, rather than on the specific type of SVT.
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Medical Groups Pool Resources to Promote Behavioral, Mental Health
Collaborative supports physicians trying to overcome barriers to integrating these services into primary practice.
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Pralsetinib Capsules (Gavreto)
Pralsetinib should be prescribed to treat adults with metastatic RET, fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
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Nuts and Heart Health
Investigators studied changes in quantity of nut consumption and relative risk of cardiovascular disease, finding significantly lower risk when nut consumption increases by > 0.5 servings daily.
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Repeat SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Whole genome sequencing confirmed that repeat infection with SARS-CoV-2 is possible, something that is consequential for vaccine use and public health.
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Dexamethasone for COVID-19 Inpatients Requiring Oxygen
Dexamethasone administration is associated with reduced 28-day mortality in oxygen-requiring COVID-19 patients, including those receiving mechanical ventilation.
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Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 Infection
Investigators found the relative risk of testing positive for COVID-19 was higher for patients who likely are vitamin D deficient.
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What Is the Cause of This Regular WCT?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from an older woman who presented with hypotension. What is the rhythm?