Neurology
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Higher blood pressure after thrombectomy links with bad stroke outcomes
HONOLULU – Observational data showed that ischemic stroke patients with systolic blood pressure above 158 mm Hg after thrombectomy had worse...
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Survey of MS patients reveals numerous pregnancy-related concerns
DALLAS – Of those who became pregnant following diagnosis, 20% reported postpartum depression or anxiety.
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Blood-based signature helps predict status of early AD indicator
By analyzing as few as four proteins, a machine learning-derived test can predict the status of CSF amyloid beta1-42.
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Evaluations for possible MS often turn up one of its many mimics
DALLAS – At two multiple sclerosis (MS) centers, 74% of patients referred for a possible diagnosis of MS did not have the disease.
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Brain Biomarkers May Help Explain Severe PTSD Symptoms
Some people undergo a traumatic event and have few adverse effects. Others may suffer greatly, and for a long time. Why?
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When to suspect a severe skin reaction to an AED
NEW ORLEANS – Although most eruptions are benign, certain symptoms raise concerns about rare and potentially fatal antiepileptic drug reactions....
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Trial to Test Effectiveness of CBT Phone Sessions for Chronic Pain After TBI
New trial aims to reduce chronic pain from veterans with a history of TBI that have a psychiatric diagnosis through telephone-based therapy.
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Mapping the Pathway of Pain
What causes our response to pain?
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A Veteran With Acute Progressive Encephalopathy of Unknown Etiology
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AAP advises moderate physical, cognitive activity after sports concussion
A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics counsels children to return to reduced activities post concussion versus total rest.