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Zika virus infection may be associated with incidence of Guillain-Barré syndrome

Zika Infection Linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Most patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré during Zika outbreak have Zika virus IgM
Many Ebola survivors have neurological symptoms that last long after other signs of the infection are gone

AAN: Ebola May Leave Lasting Neurological Symptoms

Six months after active illness, headaches, memory loss, depression were still being reported
Iodixanol is associated with lower risk for contrast-induced nephropathy versus low-osmolar contrast media (LOCM); and among those receiving LOCM

Lower Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy With Iodixanol

Greatest reduction for N-acetylcysteine in patients receiving low-osmolar contrast media
Taking prescription opioids doesn't improve movement or reduce disability for patients with neuropathic pain

Opioids Don’t Ease Disability in Neuropathic Pain

Medications aren't useful in restoring motion, researchers say
For patients with John Cunningham virus (JCV)

Tysabri Impacts Seroconversion in John Cunningham Virus

Over 14.8 months, natalizumab treatment linked to 15.9 percent increase of value in JCV+ patients
Dysgraphia after sertraline intake has been documented in a case report published online Jan. 21 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

Dysgraphia Described After Sertraline Intake

Case report describes 60-year-old man with tremors and episodes of buccal dyskinesia, dysgraphia
For breast cancer survivors

Anthracyclines More Neurotoxic Than Other Breast CA Regimens

More negative effects on specific cognitive domains, network connections for breast cancer survivors
Acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity should be considered for patients with herpes zoster on hemodialysis

Neurotoxicity Seen With Acyclovir at Recommended Dose in Dialysis

Case report describes acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity in patient treated with recommended dose
Naturally occurring monoclonal antibodies show potential for treatment of neurologic diseases

Naturally Occurring Antibodies Promising for Neurologic Disease

Successful phase 1 clinical trial without toxic effects for one such molecule, HIgM22
Discontinuing antihypertensive treatment in seniors with mild cognitive deficits does not improve mental functioning

No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx

Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly