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Telehealth’s uncertain future raises alarm bells for cancer patients

The relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wave of interest and support, with patients noting the convenience, discretion and safety of virtual care as major selling points. But another, perhaps less publicized advantage of telemedicine is the availability of specialists for patients – particularly those with chronic… Read More: Telehealth’s uncertain future raises alarm bells for cancer patients »

Preliminary Data Raises Concerns About Modafinil Use in Pregnancy

Modafinil (brand name Provigil) is a wake-promoting agent which is used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, or obstructive sleep apnea. It is also used to in others settings, often in combination with other medications, to treat ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and cognitive dysfunction. A research letter from Denmark published this… Read More: Preliminary Data Raises Concerns About Modafinil Use in Pregnancy »

Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine headache – EurekAlert

Philadelphia, August 8, 2019 – Drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day is associated with the onset of a headache on that or the following day in patients with episodic migraine, according to a new study in The American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier. Results are consistent even after accounting for… Read More: Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine… »

New medicine raises hope for Alzheimer's treatment

British scientists have developed a new medicine that may prevent and even stop brain cells degeneration. The medicine was made from Brussel sprouts and carrots, both rich in vitamin A. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and Durham developed synthetic vitamin A after a two-year project that cost $ 250,000. They recently announced that they… Read More: New medicine raises hope for Alzheimer's treatment »