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Autism Rates Up, Particularly Among Minority Children
Authors say minority rates passing those of whites and expected to continue
Postictal Serotonin Levels Associated With Periictal Apnea
Postictal serum 5-HT levels increased over interictal levels for seizures without ictal central apnea
Evidence Says Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Adults
Evidence also refutes routine use of haloperidol, second-generation antipsychotics for tx of delirium
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
Marriage Associated With Lower Dementia Risk
Divorced, widowed, separated men show greater risk for dementia than women in same categories
August 2019 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for August 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
eScooter-Related Injuries Have Increased Over Time
48 percent had blood alcohol level >80 mg/dL; 52 percent of toxicology screens were positive
NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health
Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life
Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease
Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
