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Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis

Higher Coffee Consumption Tied to Less Coronary Calcium

Three to five cups daily appears to lower risk
Acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought

Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated

Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
A procedure that delivers lidocaine directly to nerves in the back of the nasal cavity appears to offer significant relief to migraine sufferers

SIR: Intranasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Eases Migraine

Therapy reduces pain level by about one-third for up to a month

February 2015 Briefing – Neurology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Hospital design has little effect on patient satisfaction

Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction

Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
People who drink several cups of coffee every day may have a decreased risk of developing multiple sclerosis

AAN: High Coffee Consumption May Reduce Risk of MS

Studies link several cups daily with reduced odds for the disease
More than nine in 10 epilepsy patients who had brain surgery to try to control their seizures are happy they did so

Patients Give Favorable Report of Epilepsy Surgery

92 percent said it was worthwhile, with fewer seizures and higher quality of life
Key steps should be taken to minimize the potential risk of liability resulting from use of telemedicine

AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine

Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Adults who sleep more than eight hours a night may face a higher risk of stroke

Sleeping More Than Eight Hours a Night May Up Stroke Risk

More than eight hours a night linked to greater odds in study, but cause-and-effect not proved
People who are resistant to aspirin may be at risk for larger

AAN: Aspirin Resistance Predicts More Severe Stroke

What causes aspirin resistance isn't known