Neurology
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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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Insomnia symptoms correlate with seizure frequency
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly a quarter of adults with epilepsy have moderate or severe insomnia, and insomnia symptoms are associated with depression,...
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Perplexing text messages may be the sole sign of stroke
PHILADELPHIA – The diagnostic importance of “dystextia” is more important now than ever given the ubiquity of smartphones.
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Rimegepant dissolving tablets treat acute migraine in phase 3 trial
PHILADELPHIA – An orally dissolving tablet formulation has significant effects on pain relief and functional ability at 60 minutes post dose.
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Experts discuss what’s new in migraine treatment
PHILADELPHIA – Dr. Alan Rapoport asks Dr. Stewart Tepper to summarize some of
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Appendectomy linked to increased risk of subsequent Parkinson’s
The findings give pause to the notion of performing discretionary appendectomies in patients who are having surgery for another reason.
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Galcanezumab reduces cluster headache attack frequency
PHILADELPHIA – The treatment appears to have the same safety and tolerability in this population as among patients...
From the Journals
Biomarkers support impact of concussions on cognitive function
Former athletes with history of concussion had higher CSF t-tau levels and lower cognitive function scores than did controls.
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Insomnia meds get boxed warning from FDA
Although complex sleep behaviors, such as sleep walking, associated with these medications are rare, the consequences can be deadly.
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Racial, economic disparities found in buprenorphine prescriptions
Black patients and patients without private health insurance are less likely to receive a buprenorphine prescription for opioid use disorder.
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Patients describe significant impact of epilepsy on their lives
PHILADELPHIA – Symptoms reported most commonly were twitching/tremors, confusion, difficulty talking, impaired/loss of consciousness, stiffening,...