Neurology
Structured Seizure Action Plan Beneficial for Adults With Epilepsy
Study participants felt that all patients with epilepsy should have SAP, regardless of seizure burden
Hospital Mortality Lower for Patients Treated by Female Physicians
Benefit of receiving treatment from female physicians larger for female than male patients
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
Findings show short-term benefits, which are largely not preserved at 12-month follow-up
Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens
Longer nightly sleep, more physical activity, trusting relationship with parents were protective factors for unexcused, medical absences
Risk for Adverse Outcomes Increased With Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
Risks increased for stroke, venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, acute kidney injury
Inpatient Rehab Program Aids Adaptation to Epilepsy Diagnosis
Findings show lasting, one-year benefits on emotions, quality of life, and seizure status
AAN: Half of Premenopausal Women Have Menstrual Migraines
More than half of women with menstrual migraine report moderate-to-severe disability with their headaches
Hemorrhagic Complications Rare After Cranial Epilepsy Surgery
Total incidence of hemorrhagic complications was 3.3 percent; hemorrhagic mortality was 0.5 percent
High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico
Heritability for Autism Spectrum Disorder Varies for Males and Females
Difference in heritability estimated at 11.3 percent, with higher heritability for males than females
