Neurology
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Move over supplements, here come medical foods
When it comes to medical foods, the FDA has often looked the other way because the ingredients may already have been proven safe and the danger to...
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Blood biomarker detects concussion, shows severity, predicts recovery
NfL may prove useful in identifying patients with TBI who are at risk for prolonged symptoms and in enabling more focused treatment for these...
From the Journals
New insight into neurobehavioral effects of legalized cannabis
Cannabis consumption did not affect most short-term neurobehavioral measures, but it delayed recall memory and impaired balance.
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FDA expands Dysport use for cerebral palsy–related spasticity
This allows for more consistent therapy for children with cerebral palsy who have upper- and lower-limb spasticity.
Conference Coverage
Influenza vaccine efficacy called undiminished in MS
Meta-analysis results are consistent with latest AAN immunization guideline.
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Does moderate drinking slow cognitive decline?
The findings “add more weight” to the growing body of research identifying beneficial cognitive effects of moderate alcohol consumption.
Conference Coverage
Epilepsy after TBI linked to worse 12-month outcomes
Patients have a greater risk of developing posttraumatic epilepsy at 12 months post-injury if the presenting GCS score is less than 8.
News from the FDA/CDC
Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
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Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
Conference Coverage
Migraine is often a deciding factor in pregnancy planning
Among women with migraine, those who were younger, had menstrual migraine, or had chronic migraine were more likely to decide to not become...
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Daily Recap: Hospitalized COVID patients need MRIs; Americans vote for face masks
Orthopedists were the top earners, according to a new Medscape report on physician debt and net worth.