Smartwatch Sensors Could Monitor Parkinson Disease Symptoms
Motor Fluctuations Monitor for Parkinson's Disease system measurements linked to clinical evaluations of tremor severity
AAO-HNS Issues Guidance for Bell’s Palsy Treatment During COVID-19
Corticosteroid therapy and/or antiherpes viral therapy recommended for patients developing Bell's palsy after vaccination
Elective C-Sections, Induced Delivery Up for Moms With MS
Women with MS have no increase in pregnancy-related complications, emergency C-section, stillbirth, preterm birth
Green Tea Consumption Improves Prognosis for Stroke, MI Survivors
No association seen for those without history of stroke or MI, while coffee consumption is beneficial without history of stroke, MI
Racial Disparities Seen in Excess Mortality Early in Pandemic
Adjusted excess all-cause mortality was 6.8 per 10,000 for Blacks and 1.5 per 10,000 for Whites, with considerable variation across states
Predictors ID’d for Progression of Mono to Chronic Fatigue
More physical symptoms, immune irregularities seen at baseline in college students who develop postmononucleosis chronic fatigue syndrome
USPSTF Advises Against Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
USPSTF reaffirms 2014 stance of D recommendation because harms of screening for asymptomatic CAS outweigh the benefits
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
Many Physicians Have Negative Attitudes About Disability
Only 56.5 percent strongly agree that they welcome patients with disability into their practices
Preseason Poses Biggest Risk for College Football Head Injuries
Most concussions and head impacts occur during football practices, rather than games