Tag: Neurology
Neurological Symptoms Persist After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Memory impairment and decreased concentration most prevalent symptoms at six-month follow-up
Most Neurologic Symptoms Persist for COVID-19 Long Haulers
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination appears to have no positive or negative impact on cognitive function or fatigue
Serious Neurologic Manifestations Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Encephalopathy was the most common serious neurologic manifestation, occurring in 10.2 percent of adults hospitalized with COVID-19
Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to MS Diagnosis, Neurodegeneration
Links seen between smoking and risk for MS diagnosis; high alcohol intake tied to retinal features indicating more severe neurodegeneration
Palliative Care Key in Managing Serious Neurologic Illness
Early palliative care consultation should be considered to manage symptoms and facilitate advance care planning
Early Posttraumatic Seizures Tied to Worse Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
Development of early posttraumatic seizures predicted via clinical risk factors
Updated Brain Injury Guidelines Validated for Complicated mTBI
Use of uBIG could potentially decrease number of transfers for Canadian patients with complicated mild traumatic brain injury
Adverse Childhood Experiences More Likely for Neurology Patients
High adverse childhood experience scores linked to increased ED utilization, hospitalizations, and telephone encounters
Oral Atogepant Effective for Reducing Number of Migraine Days
Results also favored atogepant over placebo for most secondary end points; constipation, nausea most common adverse events
