Alan Elrich, MD

Glucosamine and chondroitin, alone and in combination, have become popular as both prescription and OTC supplements for joint pain, but is there evidence to back it up?

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Cognitive behavioral therapy may improve adult ADHD symptoms

Alan Elrich, MD

December 15, 2010

Medications are often used for treatment of adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but many patients remain symptomatic despite treatment with stimulants or other drugs.

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Prophylactic oophorectomy may reduce ovarian cancer mortality

Alan Elrich, MD

December 15, 2010

The prevalence of BRCA1 or BRCA 2 mutations is estimated at about 0.2%-0.33% of the population, but these mutations account for 5%-10% of breast cancers and 10%-15% of ovarian cancers among white women in the United States.

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Diffusion-weighted MRI recommended for acute ischemic stroke diagnosis

Alan Elrich, MD

December 15, 2010

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) sponsored a systemic literature review to address the utility of diffusion- and perfusion-weighted MRI in diagnosis and prognosis for acute ischemic stroke.

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Pre-exposure chemoprophylaxis reduces HIV incidence in MSM

Alan Elrich, MD

October 23, 2010

Postexposure HIV prophylaxis has been recommended for men who have sex with men, but the window to start treatment is short and evidence for its efficacy is limited.

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