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Onset of pediatric status epilepticus may have a circadian pattern
NEW ORLEANS - Onset of refractory pediatric status epilepticus may peak between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Think outside lower body for pelvic pain
The editor-in-chief of Blood has a few tips on how you can get your work published.
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RE-SPECT ESUS: Dabigatran matched aspirin for second stroke prevention
MONTREAL – In an international trial with 5,390 patients, dabigatran proved no better than aspirin for second stroke prevention following ESUS.
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As deep sleep decreases, Alzheimer’s pathology – particularly tau – increases
EEG studies and brain imaging concur: Disrupted sleep patterns are associated with tau and amyloid in Alzheimer’s-affected regions and...
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Alcohol use, psychological distress associated with possible RBD
These associations were previously unreported, and the results suggest the need for further study.
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AAP guidance: How to ask about military service
Neudexta is mainly being prescribed for dementia and Parkinson’s.
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Daclizumab beta may be superior to interferon beta on MS disability progression
A post hoc analysis indicates that daclizumab beta has superior efficacy, compared with interferon beta-1a, regardless of patients’ baseline...
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Treating OSA with positive airway pressure decreased amyloid levels in CSF
The finding hints that improving obstructive sleep apnea in mid-life could reduce the later risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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AAN publishes position statement on brain death
The association calls for uniform laws and policies regarding brain death, as well as continued research and public education.
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Spending on medical marketing increased by $12.2 billion over the last 2 decades
“Although marketing expanded over the 2 decades, regulatory oversight remained relatively limited,” according to the authors.
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Researchers exploring ways to mitigate aging’s impact on diabetes
LOS ANGELES – Potential preventative measures include caloric restriction, exercise, and taking metformin.