Neurology
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Alzheimer’s drug improves cognitive function after RT for brain tumors
Key clinical point: Among adult brain tumor survivors who underwent partial- or whole-brain irradiation, treatment with donepezil compared with...
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Fatal opioid overdoses down dramatically since 2010
Key clinical point: Two changes in the pharmaceutical market dramatically reversed fatal opioid overdoses, along with opioid dispensing, in late...
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Chronic migraines reduced with intranasal bupivacaine
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Fondaparinux safe for VTE prophylaxis in ischemic stroke
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Study aims to bolster argument for reimbursing amyloid imaging
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FDA approves first generic version of MS drug glatiramer acetate
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Memantine plus cholinesterase inhibitor improves behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s
Key clinical point: The combination of memantine and a cholinesterase inhibitor significantly improved behavioral symptoms compared to monotherapy...
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Blocking breakdown of arginine may prevent AD
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Metabolic monitoring suboptimal for dementia patients taking antipsychotics
Key clinical point: Follow-up metabolic monitoring needs to be improved in elderly patients – particularly those with dementia – who are taking...
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Behavioral symptoms in dementia need a global touch
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Cerebrospinal fluid marker predicts brain atrophy
Key clinical point: Cerebrospinal fluid markers of neuronal loss may be useful in predicting progression in Alzheimer’s disease.