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Over the years, MD News has developed a reputation as a credible source of information about innovative treatments, techniques and practitioners, and that gives us the opportunity to interview researchers who are on the leading edge of medical discovery. This March–April digital edition of MD News is no exception. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have discovered that repurposing a leukemia drug holds promise for reversing some of the eects of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. Though the patient pool was small, all subjects in the study saw improved motor skills and cognitive function after using the medication. Our special clinical section on geriatrics examines the findings. It also looks into indications that pain and other serious symptoms have remained prevalent or even increased during the final year of many patients' lives — despite long-standing calls to enhance end-of-life care. In our second clinical section, on men's health, we talk with a London-based scientist whose research team found that approximately half of a man's risk of developing testicular cancer is related to heredity. While this form of cancer is less prevalent than some others, its heritability is much higher. We also explore encouraging findings that for some prostate cancer patients, hypofractionated radiation therapy is as eective as a longer course of treatment in terms of five-year disease-free survival. One of our national features takes an in-depth look at the use of telemedicine to address the shortage of mental healthcare providers. The second notes that a significant need for charitable medical care remains since the implementation of the ACA. Leverage the multiple digital and print platforms available through MD News to put your message in front of referring physicians. Contact me at 440-736-7268 or tmcnichols@mdnews.com to discuss marketing strategies for your practice or organization or to learn how to become a publisher in one of our markets. You can also follow us at facebook.com/mdnews and at twitter.com/MDNewsNetwork. Warm regards, Tim McNichols Managing Editors: Steve Barrett, Michael Ferguson President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Operations: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director and Group Publisher: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Managers: Kelsey McAuliffe, Emily Reed, Jeffrey Spitzer Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designers: Mariela Cosentino, Brian Norman, Michael Simmons Creative Services: Jamie€Dent, Jennifer€Oncay, Kimmi€Patterson, David€Smith Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, Jennifer€Drake, Connie Howard MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2016, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in MD News, contact Tim McNichols at 440-736-7268 or tmcnichols@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to MD News to tmcnichols@mdnews.com. 05-999 ............................................... Tim McNichols B2B SALES DIRECTOR ............................................... tmcnichols@mdnews.com (440) 736-7268 ............................................... @MDNewsNetwork