Neurology
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Race, ethnicity may influence outcomes after supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage
In a cohort of young adults, the percentage of patients with a poor functional outcome after 3 months was 52% among white patients, 35% among...
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FDA advisers set high bar for new opioids
Two days of FDA discussion over three new opioids seeking U.S. approval highlighted the barriers these drugs now face.
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FDA committee rejects oxycodegol, new opioid designed for less abuse
A novel opioid molecule designed to have less abuse potential with slower CNS entry received a unanimous FDA committee turn down.
Conference Coverage
Comorbidity rates remain stable over 10 years in childhood-onset epilepsy
BALTIMORE – Patients with epilepsy are at higher risk of psychiatric comorbidity than are controls, and the rate of...
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FDA approves diazepam nasal spray for seizure clusters
Valtoco may be administered by a care partner outside of a medical setting for the treatment of frequent seizure activity that is distinct from a...
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Delayed clinical care after concussion may prolong recovery
A retrospective study suggests that athletes may engage in counterproductive recovery strategies, such as a strict rest or excessive physical...
From the Journals
Experts call to revise the Uniform Determination of Death Act
A neurologist and her colleagues propose changes with the goal of clarifying and harmonizing procedures for determining death by neurologic...
From the Journals
Data point to bidirectional link between sleep disorders and ADHD
Investigators found a dose-response relationship between sleep duration and the odds of having ADHD symptoms.
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FDA okays ubrogepant for acute migraine treatment
ACHIEVE I and ACHIEVE II demonstrate efficacy.
Conference Coverage
First autoimmune epilepsy RCT supports IVIG therapy
BALTIMORE – Misdiagnosis and delayed treatment may mean that patients end up in nursing homes diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems,...