Neurology
Home Neurology
MRI, Clinical Assessments Not Prognostic in Multiple Sclerosis
No difference in outcomes for patients with no evidence of disease activity during first two years
Communication Challenges ID’d in Neonatal Encephalopathy
Fragmented communication, complex information, and uncertain prognosis difficult for parents
Pioglitazone Cuts Diabetes Risk After Ischemic Stroke, TIA
Findings for patients with recent ischemic stroke/TIA and insulin resistance, but no history of diabetes
About One-Third Have Symptom Spikes After Peds Concussion
Risk of symptom spikes increased with an abrupt increase in mental activity from one day to next
Better Visuo-Motor Skills for Children Playing Video Games
Improved skills seen with small amounts of playing; conduct problems for ≥9 hours of gaming/week
Acupuncture May Be Useful in Treatment of Amnestic MCI
Better outcomes for acupuncture versus nimodipine, with greater rates of clinical efficacy, MMSE scores
Increase in Evidence-Based Practice for Children With ADHD
Findings based upon publicly-insured children from 2001 to 2010
Statin Use Tied to Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s in Diabetes
Protective effects for all statins, except lovastatin; evidence of dose-dependent trend
Opioid-Related Insurance Claims Rise 3,000 Percent
Present crisis disproportionately affecting white, middle-class people in non-urban settings
Some Opioid Users May Be Taking Gabapentin Without an Rx
Findings reveal need for more robust testing
