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Migraines are a significant risk factor for Alzheimer disease and all-cause dementia

Migraines Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease

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However, no link seen between migraines and vascular dementia
Despite increasing roles of nonphysician providers in health care (nurse practitioners and physician assistants)

Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images

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Radiography and fluoroscopy were most common NPP-billed imaging services over all years
Adults aged 65 years and older should undergo annual cognitive health assessments to improve recognition of mild cognitive impairment

Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment

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After MCI diagnosis, patients should be counseled on treatment options; support needed for partners
Anemia diagnosed during the first 30 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder

Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Harm Child Neurodevelopment

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Odds for ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability increased with anemia diagnosed during first 30 weeks
Patients with chronic coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease treated with the combination of rivaroxaban and aspirin face a greater risk for bleeding versus patients treated with aspirin alone

Combo Antithrombotic Therapy Increases Bleeding Risk

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Greatest risk seen in first year of treatment, but benefits of combo therapy continue after one year
The presence of presumed postdural puncture headache after neuraxial anesthesia (epidural or spinal) in childbirth is associated with an increased risk for being diagnosed with an intracranial subdural hematoma

Headache From Epidural for Labor May Up Subdural Hematoma Risk

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Presumed postdural puncture headache tied to greater risk for intracranial subdural hematoma
Assessment of dementia risk using three common screening tools at baseline predicts incident dementia over the course of about seven years

Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening

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Stepwise screening starts with single question on subjective memory loss
Biopsychosocial frailty can predict short-term and longer-term dementia risk

Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia

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Model of physical, psychological, and social elements predicts three- and seven-year dementia risk
The Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis tablet application seems to be a reliable and fast method of assessment

Tablet App Seems Reliable, Fast for Cognitive Assessment in MS

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Excellent agreement seen between iCAMS tablet application and paper version of the cognitive assessment
Initiating donepezil to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease or other dementias is associated with a higher risk for 30-day admission to the hospital with rhabdomyolysis compared with initiating rivastigmine or galantamine

Donepezil Ups Risk for Hospital Admission for Rhabdomyolysis

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Donepezil linked to increased risk for admission with rhabdomyolysis versus rivastigmine, galantamine