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Pot for Pets: U.S. Federal Law Puts Vets Into a Quandary A wave of medical research is providing fresh evidence that marijuana may help dogs and cats cope with arthritis, epilepsy, anxiety and other maladies without the side effects of traditional drugs, but veterinarians are afraid to prescribe it for fear of running afoul of federal laws.
Reuters Health Information, August 10, 2018
One in 7 Babies Exposed to Zika Have Health Problems, CDC Says The CDC issues updated guidance for couples planning to become pregnant after possible exposure to Zika virus.
Medscape Medical News, August 7, 2018

Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Prevent Language Delay With AEDs
Medscape Medical News, August 3, 2018
Modifiable Midlife Risk Factors Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy
Medscape Medical News, July 24, 2018
What a Trade War Could Mean for Opioid Epidemic
Kaiser Health News, July 18, 2018
Not All Adults Think Nicotine 'Definitely Harmful' to Kids
Reuters Health Information, July 17, 2018

Seizures Perspective

Write Your Patient a Note for an Emotional-Support Peacock? More and more patients are bringing animals with them as emotional support animals. And they're asking physicians for notes. Will you get in hot water if you write it?
Medscape Business of Medicine, August 7, 2018
What Is the Risk for Mortality in an Infant After a BRUE? Is it necessary to admit all infants who experience a BRUE to the hospital for observation?
Medscape Pediatrics, August 6, 2018

Suspect Congenital Zika? What to Do Next
CDC Expert Commentary, July 30, 2018
Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy: What We Know
Medscape Neurology, July 26, 2018
Rare and Unusual Psychiatric Syndromes: A Primer
Medscape Psychiatry, July 23, 2018
Quiz: What Do You Know About This Pancreatic Condition?
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 12, 2018

Journals

Antioxidant for Taxane-Induced Neuropathy
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, August 3, 2018
Altered Mental Status: Recommendations for Prehospital Care
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, August 2, 2018
Antiepileptic Drugs in Critically Ill Patients
Critical Care, August 1, 2018
Outcome of Pregnancies in Women With Acromegaly
Clinical Endocrinology, July 30, 2018
Cognition and Dementia in Older Patients With Epilepsy
Brain, July 30, 2018

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