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Efforts are needed to ensure all completed large trials are reported

Efforts Needed to Ensure Publication of All Trials

67 trials ID'd that were unreported for median of nine years after completion, with 87,883 participants
In a new American Academy of Neurology guideline published in the May 7 issue of Neurology

Recommendations Issued for Treating Tourette Syndrome

Guidelines based on systematic review, focus on individualized treatment decisions
Ruzurgi (amifampridine) tablets are now approved to treat Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in children aged 6 to 17 years

FDA Approves Ruzurgi for Children With Rare Autoimmune Disorder

Ruzurgi previously approved for treatment in adults with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
Autism spectrum disorder has high diagnostic stability

Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders Reliable in Toddler Years

Diagnostic stability was 0.50 at 12 to 13 months, increased to 0.79 and 0.83 by 14 and 16 months
There has been a significant reduction in surgical mortality during the last decade in Scotland that is partially attributable to the implementation of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist

Implementing Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Mortality

Findings based on long-term evaluation of surgical mortality in Scotland
For Russian Mayak nuclear enterprise workers occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation

Prolonged Exposure to Low-Dose Radiation May Increase HTN Risk

Significant linear association seen for hypertension and liver-absorbed dose from external γ-rays
Medical financial hardship affects more than half of adults in the United States

More Than Half of U.S. Adults Have Medical Financial Hardship

Hardship in material, psychological, behavioral domains more likely for those age 18 to 64 versus ≥65
Elderly patients with lung cancer

Lifetime Risk for Brain Mets Up in Elderly With Three Common Cancers

Highest incidence seen for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and triple-negative breast cancer
From 2004 to 2016

Out-of-Pocket Costs for Neurologic Meds Have Increased

Fastest rise in monthly out-of-pocket expenses was seen for multiple sclerosis medications
Balovaptan

New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism

Drugs modulating the vasopressin pathway explored as agents to modify social behaviors in autism