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Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
The age group most at risk of severe complications may not have fever, insistent cough, or shortness of breath.
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COVID-19 linked to large vessel stroke in young adults
The virus appears to cause disease through a process of blood clotting, according to an expert.
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Are patients with epilepsy at increased risk of COVID-19 infection?
The COVID risk may not be elevated, but vigilance and caution are still warranted.
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Excessive sleepiness linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
“Paying attention to sleepiness in older adults could help doctors predict and prevent future medical conditions.”
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Protean manifestations of COVID-19: “Our ignorance is profound”
“Make sure they didn’t die in vain.”
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Neurologic symptoms and COVID-19: What’s known, what isn’t
COVID-19 symptoms may include encephalopathy, ataxia, and other neurologic signs.
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Elderly Americans carry heavier opioid burden
Those over age 65 years fill prescriptions for twice the amount, compared with younger adults.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAN urges feds to further expand telehealth benefits
According to the AAN, the easing of restrictions on telehealth should be extended beyond Medicare fee-for-service to both Medicare Advantage and...
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New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based...
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Researchers develop score to predict risk of stroke among migraineurs with aura
LOS ANGELES – Once it has been validated, the score could allow physicians to treat patients’ risk factors and...