Neurology
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Mefloquine labeling falls short on adverse reaction recommendations
Current safety guidance on the antimalarial drug mefloquine differs greatly across regions, according to an analysis of drug labeling and...
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Two migraine prevention drugs prove no better than placebo in children
Amitriptyline and topiramate, commonly used to prevent migraine in adults, were associated with significantly more adverse events than was placebo...
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Therapy, methylphenidate combo proves best treatment of adult ADHD
VIENNA – The combination of methylphenidate and psychotherapy, be it group or individual, is now the best evidence-based treatment strategy in...
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TBI scoring system predicts outcomes with only initial head CT findings
WASHINGTON, DC - A simple 8-point scoring system based on head CT findings accurately predicts mortality, morbidity, and even discharge...
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CMS offering educational webinars on MACRA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a pair of webinars aimed at helping physicians navigate the new regulation that...
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Genetic risk score for low vitamin D may affect MS relapse rate
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Earlier ischemic stroke presentation may sometimes mean delayed tPA
Going to the hospital soon after the development of symptoms of acute ischemic stroke may not guarantee quick treatment.
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Longer hospitalization, greater care needed for depressed ischemic stroke patients
BALTIMORE – Patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with preexisting major depressive disorder (MDD) are less likely to die while in...
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Switching between generic antiepileptics not linked to hospital visits for seizure
Switching between generic versions of the same antiepileptic drug made by different manufacturers does not appear to change the risk of seizure-...
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Ear-worn device helps Parkinson’s patients to improve their voice
PORTLAND, ORE. – A new device worn on one ear may help individuals with Parkinson’s to overcome speech deficits associated with the disease. When...
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Many overweight Parkinson’s patients have insulin resistance
PORTLAND, ORE. – More than half of overweight, nondiabetic people with Parkinson’s disease were insulin resistant even though most had normal...