Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

An investigational device can detect and regulate drug levels in the blood.

Metformin may treat Fragile X syndrome.

Pregabalin and gabapentin involved with numerous heroin overdoses.

High- and low-sodium diets could result in higher blood pressure.

Novartis seeks expanded indication of ceritinib (Zykadia) in the European Union.

Vitamin A and a high-fat diet could lead to a high body mass index.

Merkel cell polyomavirus uses protein-mediated mechanisms to remain latent.

Two new reports discuss contraceptive options for patients with multiple sclerosis.

If 50% of children exercised 3 times per week, $21.9 billion could be saved, study finds.

Residents of highly segregated neighborhoods found to have higher blood pressure.

Tranexamic acid reduced post-partum hemorrhage-related deaths by 31%.

Low-dose THC reversed brain aging in mice.

Age-associated B cells found to contribute to autoimmune disorder prevalence in women.

Adult and pediatric multiple sclerosis may have similar risk factors.

Potential changes would increase access to affordable health insurance for small businesses.

Tumor biology may differ when cancer recurs.

Low-cost generic topical steroids could save Medicare $944.8 million.

Opioid use among Afghanistan, Iraq veterans similar to general population.

Children with obesity may be 4 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Side effects associated with interferon beta for multiple sclerosis highlight the need for additional post-market surveillance for approved drugs.

Interferon beta may increase the risk of stroke, migraine, and depression among patients with multiple sclerosis.

Systemic therapy observed to be more effective at preserving vision than intraocular implants in uveitis.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Mice born to mothers who ate a high-fat diet developed liver fibrosis.

Adalimumab (Humira) found to reduce eye inflammation in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Cardiovascular disease among diabetes patients drops through coordinated healthcare.

T cells trained to attack Epstein Barr virus may be an effective treatment against multiple sclerosis.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Indication of ivacaftor (Kalydeco) expanded to include more cystic fibrosis mutations.