Neurology
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Statins and ICH: new meta-analysis
The risk for cerebral ischemia was significantly lower in those who received statins compared with who did not.
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Initial high-efficacy MS therapy tied to less disability later
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Diastolic dysfunction is a common risk factor for cognitive decline
Proposed mechanisms for cognitive decline in patients with systolic dysfunction include low cardiac output, embolic infarctions, and hypoxic...
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FOURIER: Evolocumab follow-up shows no cognitive adverse effects
A cognition survey of more than 22,000 FOURIER patients showed no compromise linked to evolocumab or sharply cut LDL-C levels.
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Cautionary findings on acquired immunodeficiency from anti-CD20 MS therapy
Clinicians are advised to monitor patients with MS much closer for signs of hypogammaglobulinemia and lymphopenia starting with year 2 on therapy...
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Five-year siponimod data support early MS treatment
During an open-label extension, patients who initially received placebo before switching to siponimod were more likely to have confirmed...
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Economic burden of migraine increases with the number of treatment failures
Total medical visit costs and total prescription costs are highest among patients with three or more treatment failures.
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CGRP inhibitors receive reassuring real-world safety report
“These results will be practice changing,” said Dr. Stephen D. Silberstein.
News
Trials and tribulations: Neurology research during COVID-19
Many researchers have redesigned their studies, at least in part to optimize the safety of their participants and research staff.
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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.