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Barbara Vickrey, MD, MPH
Dr. Vickrey shares highlights from the 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association.
Conference Coverage
Post-Ebola syndrome includes neurologic sequelae
A natural history study finds nearly all Ebola survivors experience neurologic sequelae, but symptoms are improving in some patients.
From the Journals
Gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy shows promise
A majority of boys had stabilization of lesion progression and no major functional disability.
Conference Coverage
Carpal tunnel syndrome may flag cardiac amyloidosis in elderly
DALLAS – Tenosynovial amyloidosis signaled cardiac involvement in some patients undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery.
From the Journals
Deep brain stimulation shows promise in treating Tourette syndrome
While deep brain stimulation is not approved for Tourette syndrome in the United States, it shows promise as a treatment option.