Neurology
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CV health may prevent cognitive decline
Key clinical point: The closer adults come to meeting “ideal” American Heart Association targets for seven factors related to cardiovascular...
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New CDC opioid guideline targets overprescribing for chronic pain
Nonopioid therapy is the preferred approach to manage chronic pain outside of active cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care, the CDC said.
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Flu vaccination found safe in surgical patients
Key clinical point: Immunizing surgical patients against seasonal influenza before they leave the hospital appears safe. Major finding: Patients...
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Obesity, oral contraceptive use are risk factors for cerebral venous thrombosis in women
Key clinical point: Obesity and oral contraceptive use significantly increased the odds for cerebral venous thrombosis in adults.
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High false positives found for Medtronic’s implantable AF detectors
Key clinical point: The high sensitivity of Medtronic’s implantable loop recorders means that they’re good at detecting possible AF, but their...
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Lower the CT to check the heart for embolic sources in acute stroke
Key clinical point: Nongated heart CTAs may provide useful information in acute ischemic stroke. Major finding: Among 20 acute ischemic stroke...
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AD patients start antidepressants before diagnosis
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VIDEO: Ischemic-stroke thrombectomy use widens and refines
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Seeking an alteplase alternative for stroke
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ISC: Cryptogenic stroke linked to PSVT in absence of atrial fibrillation
Key clinical point: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia could be an atrial marker for increased stroke risk when atrial fibrillation is not...
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ISC: Pick up extra AF with extended Holter monitoring
Key clinical point: Repeated Holter monitoring over 6 months catches more atrial fibrillation than one-time, poststroke monitoring. Major finding...