Neurology
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Detailed – not global – tests predict Alzheimer’s progression rates
Key clinical point: Detailed neuropsychological tests predicted Alzheimer’s progression rates better than global measures. Major finding: Patients...
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Review: Opioid prescriptions are the work of many physicians
Contrary to reports that a relative few physicians prescribe most opioids, many primary care providers and specialists prescribe such painkillers...
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Concurrent outbreaks of St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile viruses reported in Arizona
The first known concurrent outbreaks of St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) occurred this year in Arizona, according to...
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Study characterizes intracerebral hemorrhage with new oral anticoagulants
Key clinical point: Intracerebral hemorrhage related to new oral anticoagulants frequently involves hematoma expansion and doesn’t appear to...
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Study characterizes injury risk in cervical myelopathy patients
Compared with age-matched controls, patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy had a significantly increased incidence of falls, hip fractures...
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Memantine reduces frequency of migraine without aura
Key clinical point: Memantine may help reduce the frequency of migraines without aura. Major finding: Treatment with memantine was associated with...
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PROMIS physical function domain outperforms in cervical spine patients
In elective cervical spine surgery, the PROMIS physical function domain outperformed other commonly used tools to measure patient-reported...
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AHA: Ezetimibe reduces ischemic stroke risk
Intensive lipid-lowering therapy that incorporates ezetimibe provides enhanced protection against ischemic stroke.
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AES: Many U.S. epilepsy patients receive suboptimal treatment
Key clinical point: A sample of newly diagnosed U.S.
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GeneMatch designed to speed up Alzheimer’s trial recruitment
A new Alzheimer’s research program called GeneMatch aims to accelerate the recruitment of people interested in volunteering for Alzheimer’s...
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More time in front of screens linked to more migraines in young adults
Adolescents and young adults who spend more time in front of computer, tablet, television, and smartphone screens experience an uptick in...