Peripheral Neuropathy Observed in Patients With ‘Long COVID’
Prolonged small-fiber neuropathy after mild infection most common scenario in small sample of referred patients with WHO-defined long COVID
Questions Remain About Safety of Aspirin Cessation in Older Adults
Findings inconclusive for subgroup analysis looking at safety of ceasing regular aspirin use without a clinical indication after age 70 years
Increasing BP Trajectory to Midlife Tied to Brain Changes
Risks for diffuse small vessel disease, lower brain perfusion increased with rising BP trajectories in young adults with moderate-to-high BP levels
Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals
No improvement seen in representation of Black patients after implementation of a 2015 FDA action plan to improve diversity
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
Concussion Linked to Mental Health Issues Among Children Aged 5 to 18 Years
Risk increased for developing a mental health issue, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalization after a concussion
Exhaustion-Related Burnout Higher in Underrepresented Medical Students
However, medical students who are underrepresented in medicine less likely to report disengagement
Excess Mortality Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia in COVID-19
Enrollees with ADRD had increased adjusted mortality, especially for Asian, Black, Hispanic populations with ADRD
Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Migraine in Adolescence
No indirect associations seen for symptoms of depression and anxiety with migraine, nonmigraine frequent headache
