A new rapid test for Rabies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a new rabies test ‘LN34 test’ designed for use in animals, which can more easily and precisely diagnose rabies infection, according to a study published May 16, 2018 in PLoS One. In the pilot study, it produced no false negatives,.... read more
First FDA-approved preventive treatment for migraine
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Given as once-monthly self-injections, it is the first FDA-approved preventive migraine treatment in a new class of drugs that work by blocking the activity of calcitonin ... read more
One in 3 swimming-related disease outbreaks occur at hotels
According to a report published May 17, 2018 in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, one-third of treated recreational waterborne disease outbreaks such as diarrhea, respiratory illnesses and skin rashes during 2000 through 2014 occurred in hotel pools or hot tubs. The most common pathogens involved are Cryptosporidium, Pseudomonas and Legionella.... read more
AHA recommends eating two servings of fish per week
A new scientific advisory reaffirms the American Heart Association’s recommendation to eat fish- especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids twice a week to help reduce the risk of heart failure, coronary heart disease, cardiac arrest and stroke (ischemic). The advisory is published May 17, 2018 .... read more
Clopidogrel and aspirin combination therapy may prevent stroke
Results from a trial published May 17, 2018 in the New England Journal of Medicine show that compared to aspirin alone, combining aspirin and clopidogrel following a small stroke or experiencing minor stroke symptoms decreases risk of a new stroke, heart attack or other ischemic event within 90... read more
High-intensity exercise does not prevent cognitive impairment in patients with dementia
A moderate to high intensity aerobic and strength exercise training program does not slow cognitive impairment in patients with mild to moderate dementia even as it improved physical fitness, according to the findings of the Dementia And Physical Activity (DAPA) trial published online May 16, 2018 in The BMJ.... read more
