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Measuring blood neurofilament light chain levels may help distinguish Parkinson's disease from atypical parkinsonian disorders

Diagnostic Potential for Blood-Based NfL in Parkinson’s Disease

Blood neurofilament light chain levels may prove useful in both primary care and specialized clinics
Mortality rates are lower for older Americans treated by doctors trained in other countries than by those who went to a U.S. medical school

Mortality Down for U.S. Patients Treated by International Doctors

Compared to mortality rates for Medicare patients treated by U.S.-trained doctors
For patients with autoimmune diseases

Zoster Ups Stroke Risk in Patients With Autoimmune Disease

For patients with autoimmune disease, herpes zoster tied to increased stroke risk in first 90 days
A high fasting triglyceride level combined with a low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level is associated with increased risks of incident coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke

High TG, Low HDL-C Levels May Help Further Stratify CHD Risk

Fasting high TG + low HDL associated with increased risk, particularly in those with diabetes
Transverse myelitis can be a manifestation of celiac disease in young children

Transverse Myelitis ID’d As Manifestation of Celiac Dx in Child

Case report describes cachectic, irritable 17-month-old girl with abnormal MRI findings

January 2017 Briefing – Neurology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For older patients with hypertension

Benefits for Intensive BP Lowering in Older HTN Patients

Intensive BP control linked to reductions in MACE, cardiovascular mortality, and heart failure
A brain-computer interface can enable severely locked-in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients to answer yes-and-no questions

Brain-Computer Interface Lets Locked-In Patients Communicate

Correct responses were provided to more than 70 percent of yes-or-no questions, researchers say
Activities that keep the brain busy -- using a computer

Mentally Stimulating Tasks May Lower Risk of MCI in Older Adults

Computer use, crafting, social activities, games all seem to improve brain health
There is a sharp increase in hospital admissions for cardiovascular events two days after a major snowfall

CVD-Related Hospital Admissions Up Second Day After Snowstorm

Admissions for heart attack, chest pain, stroke 23 percent higher two days after major snowfall