Neurology
Home Neurology
9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Tooth Loss More Prevalent in Adults With Chronic Disease
Prevalence of edentulism, severe tooth loss ≥50 percent higher for adults with RA, asthma, diabetes
Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
Wide regional variation seen for availability of telehealth outpatient visits, tele-ICU services
CBT Offers Some Benefits in Adults With Dissociative Seizures
CBT plus standardized medical care does not reduce monthly seizure frequency versus standardized medical care alone
Neuroimaging Features of COVID-19 Are Variable
But acute ischemic infarcts are a predominant finding among those with acute neurological symptoms
Outcomes Similar After TAVR in Bicuspid, Tricuspid Anatomy
All-cause mortality, stroke comparable at 30 days, one year after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Elevated After Repetitive TBI
Elevated exosomal, plasma levels of NfL also linked to chronic PCS, PTSD, depressive symptoms
Clinical Genetic Testing for Autism Remains Very Low
Based on self-reported data, gap remains between guideline recommendations and clinical practice
