Neurology
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Pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety are common in the year after MS diagnosis
SEATTLE – In a novel study, about half of patients with multiple sclerosis reported clinically significant symptoms of depression or pain, and...
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Age may influence choice of behavioral therapy to improve sleep in MS
SEATTLE – Few studies have examined the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep...
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General neurologists lag on prescribing high-efficacy MS drugs
SEATTLE – Single-system study suggests that MS subspecialists are more willing than are general neurologists to embrace the newer MS drugs.
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How Meth Abuse May Affect Visuospatial Processing
Researchers investigate the use of methamphetamine’s effect on the brain’s visuospatial processing, which plays a major role in...
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Elderly concussion patients who used statins had lower dementia risk
However, the subsequent incidence of dementia was still twice the population norm in statin users who had concussions.
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Atopic dermatitis in adults associated with increased risk of dementia
CHICAGO – New data suggest that adults with atopic dermatitis have a twofold increased risk of developing dementia.
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Emergency Protocol Improves Survival After Severe Head Injury
Researchers find that if EMS responders follow specific guidelines and protocols, the rate of survival in patients who...
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Biomarker-based score predicts poor outcomes after acute ischemic stroke
PHILADELPHIA – A free app and online calculator are available to calculate the four-item ‘CoRisk’ score.
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Changes in brain networks may predict MS worsening
PHILADELPHIA – Structural and functional network MRI measures appear to identify patients at high risk for increased...
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Ibudilast’s efficacy differs in primary and secondary progressive MS
PHILADELPHIA – Efficacy in a phase 2 trial was driven by patients with primary progressive MS, which may be related to faster brain atrophy rates...