(HealthDay)—Most clinical trial participants are not told the results of their study—even though most people want to know, and researchers want to tell them.
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Gabapentin seems efficacious for alcohol use disorder
(HealthDay)—Gabapentin appears to be efficacious for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), especially among those with high alcohol withdrawal, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Stress-related disorders linked to neurodegenerative disease
(HealthDay)—Stress-related disorders are associated with an increased risk for neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA Neurology.
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‘Real’ U.S. coronavirus cases may have topped 9,000, scientists say
(HealthDay)—More than 9,000 people in the United States may have been infected with the new coronavirus as of March 1— a figure much higher than reported, researchers say.
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Is a ‘universal’ flu vaccine on the horizon?
(HealthDay)—Work is proceeding apace on a “universal” flu vaccine capable of protecting humans from all forms of influenza, researchers report.
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Madrid to close all schools for 2 weeks after virus spike
Spain’s health minister reported a sharp spike in coronavirus cases in and around Madrid and said all schools in the capital region, from kindergartens and universities, would close for two weeks starting Wednesday.
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Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane trips
The U.S. government’s coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane rides—advice that one public health official acknowledged won’t be welcomed by many.
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Italy imposes nationwide restrictions to contain new virus
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
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US warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims
U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false claims that they can treat the new coronavirus or keep people from catching it.
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First coronavirus death recorded in Canada
Canada has recorded its first death from the new coronavirus, health officials in the westernmost province of British Columbia announced on Monday.
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