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Antithrombotic drug use is associated with increased risk of subdural hematoma

Subdural Hematomas Rising Alongside Antithrombotic Use

Highest odds of subdural hematoma for combined use of vitamin K antagonist and antiplatelet drug
A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment is frequently associated with comorbid neuropathologies

Comorbid Neuropathies Common With MCI Diagnosis

Mixed Alzheimer's disease neuropathic changes more frequent than pure ADNC among those with MCI
Peripapillary retinal optical coherence tomography measures are associated with intracranial pressure in children

Retinal OCT Measures Tied to Intracranial Pressure in Children

OCT parameters have sensitivity, specificity of 89, 62 percent for detecting elevated intracranial pressure
Deep brain stimulation is associated with significant improvements in affective symptoms and body mass index in treatment-refractory anorexia nervosa

Deep Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa

Significant improvements in affective symptoms and body mass index for treatment-refractory anorexia
Repetitive head injuries may not cause movement disorders for former National Football League players

AAN: Repeat Head Injuries Do Not Affect Motor Skills in NFL Players

Study aimed to see if former pro football players faced the same fate as many professional boxers
By using magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate size

MRI Can Identify Early Signs of ASD in High-Risk Infants

MRI + computer algorithm indicate which high-risk babies might develop autism spectrum disorder
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is associated with the delayed development of five brain regions and should be considered a brain disorder

Delayed Development ID’d in Five Brain Regions of ADHD Patients

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity should be considered a brain disorder, researchers say
There has been a sharp rise in the number of American seniors who take three or more medications that affect their central nervous system

Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors

Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug

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...
Electrical stimulation of the brain may temporarily ease the symptoms of bulimia nervosa

Low Levels of Brain Stimulation May Lessen Bulimia Symptoms

Researchers found symptoms of eating disorder lessened in first 24 hours after treatment