The antiviral acyclovir might be a potential treatment adjunct for glioblastoma by way of its suppression of circulating regulatory T-cells. Journal of Neuroinflammation
Dr. Laurie Barclay discusses a new study investigating the risk for congenital malformations in children of mothers exposed to valproic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Hospices can provide a beneficial service for nursing home residents with advanced dementia and their families. So why are they being underutilized? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Researchers identify coffee, cola, vigorous exercise, and sexual activity among 8 possible triggers for rupture of intracranial aneurysm. Medscape Medical News
A program aimed at easing stress with meditation and yoga may not be much help for patients with fibromyalgia, a recent study suggests. Reuters Health Information
With a 30-day stroke and death rate 3 times that of aggressive medical therapy, this approach is clearly not "ready for prime time," experts say. Medscape Medical News
