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B-Vitamin Supplements May Slow Brain Atrophy in MCI
Results of a randomized study suggest that the rate of brain atrophy in elderly patients with MCI can be reduced by B vitamins, particularly those with high baseline homocysteine levels.Medscape Medical News
Antiepileptics May Increase Nicotine Metabolism, Hamper Smoking Cessation Efforts
A new study shows that carbamazepine increased hepatic metabolism in mentally ill smokers, leading to concerns that these medications may increase nicotine cravings and hamper cessation efforts.Medscape Medical News
Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid Discriminate Between Dementias
Investigators combined cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers to identify dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer's disease.Medscape Medical News
Nearly Half of Infected US Gay and Bisexual Men Unaware They Have HIV
One in 5 gay and bisexual men are infected with HIV, but almost half -- 44% -- do not know it.Medscape Medical News
Rate of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Markedly Increased in Young Patients
Rate of LAGB Markedly Increased in Young PatientsMedscape Medical News
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