Researchers report that the risk for incident dementia may be predicted by within-person variability across neuropsychological tests, independent of actual performance on those tests. Medscape Medical News
As someone who is preparing to be an MD/PhD, how do I go about looking for a residency with an environment that also sees medical research as a part of my training? Medscape Med Students
Supplementation with B vitamins appears to be no better than placebo in reducing the incidence of depression or depressive symptoms, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
A double-blind study shows that adalimumab may be effective for the treatment of children with polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, with responses sustained for 2 years. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that combined hormone replacement therapy started many years after menopause can improve some aspects of health-related quality of life. Medscape Medical News
Researchers have identified evidence of neuroplastic mechanisms that may improve functional outcomes in patients with stroke who are participating in a treadmill exercise rehabilitation program. Medscape Medical News
In reducing recurrent stroke, the combination of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole did not meet criteria for noninferiority vs clopidogrel, and there was no benefit of telmisartan vs placebo. Medscape Medical News
A new international consensus statement on bipolar depression summarizes the most recent knowledge about this condition in children and adults, from epidemiology to treatment challenges and research design. Medscape Medical News