Neurology
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Improved outcomes seen with raising vitamin D levels in early MS
Key clinical point: Correcting vitamin D deficiency early in interferon beta-1b treatment may reduce MS disease activity.Major finding: Analyzed...
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VIDEO: New MS database could change practice
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iPad app could change how MS is measured, treated
News
Million Hearts indicators coming up short
Podcasts
AUDIO: Reduction in perceived stress triggers migraine
Key clinical point: Prophylactic treatments, including mindfulness and "yoga" breathing, can curb migraine attacks post stress.Major finding: At 6...
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Alemtuzumab found to reduce brain lesions, volume loss
Key clinical point: The benefit of alemtuzumab on MRI disease activity appears to extend for 2 years beyond the last dose.Major finding: More than...
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Chronic migraine affects education, employment, and income
Key clinical point: Survey findings show that chronic migraine has serious negative effects on income, disability, and educational attainment....
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Study takes air out of pre–bypass intragastric balloon
Key clinical point: A temporary intragastric balloon helps reduce weight in the morbidly obese awaiting bypass surgery, but induces morbidity...
News
Ottawa headache rule passes muster
Key clinical point: The freshly tweaked and prospectively validated Ottawa Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Rule will sharply reduce the 5% rate at which...
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Lesion length, number correspond to neuromyelitis optica Dx
Key clinical point: Patients who present with optic neuritis and have multisegment lesions on MRI, particularly involving posterior pathways of...
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Dalfampridine’s effects on walking ability in MS extend to 24 weeks
Key clinical point: The improvements in walking ability that are observed with dalfampridine extend to at least 24 weeks.Major finding: Nearly...