European Task Force on Disorders of Consciousness also floats more subtle terms for classifying coma patients, shedding the term vegetative state. br / iMedscape Medical News/i
A phase 2B trial suggests tenecteplase, a genetically engineered thrombolytic used to treat myocardial infarction, may be an alternative to alteplase in some patients with stroke. Medscape Medical News
The American Pain Society applauds efforts to halt the mounting death toll from prescription drug overdoses, but warns there is more to be done. Medscape Medical News
Despite effective anti-inflammatory medication, pain remains a problem for many RA patients. How does disease activity, sleep and psychiatric distress influence pain sensitivity in RA? Arthritis Research & Therapy
The FDA has approved incobotulinumtoxinA IM injection for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia; it is also indicated for blepharospasm in adults previously treated with onabotulinumtoxinA. Medscape Medical News