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Only 16 percent of seniors receive regular cognitive assessments

Few Seniors Receive Regular Brief Cognitive Assessments

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Report also reveals number of seniors living with Alzheimer disease projected to increase
For patients with relapsing and remitting multiple sclerosis

Cocoa Beverage Could Improve Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue

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Small effect seen for fatigue, moderate effect on fatigability as measured by six-minute walk test
Approximately one in five individuals may develop mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury

Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury

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Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
Use of electronic order sets is a safe and effective way to enhance appropriate electrocardiographic monitoring of hospitalized patients

Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring

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Findings observed among hospitalized patients not in an intensive care unit
Methanol toxicity can occur as a consequence of occupational exposure

Methanol Toxicity Can Result From Occupational Exposure

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Case report describes patient with symptoms that began two weeks after new job at propane company
In what probably came as a surprise to many

FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns

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Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a greater long-term risk for stroke that is reduced by aspirin use

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk

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However, primary preventive treatment with aspirin may cut long-term risk for stroke
Older adults who are witnessed to have sleep apnea have increased accumulations of tau in the entorhinal cortex

AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors

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Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio
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MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study

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No increased risk observed after MMR in those with sibling autism history, autism risk factors

February 2019 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for February 2019. This roundup includes the latest...