August 2017 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
β-2 Adrenergic Agonists May Help Fight Parkinson’s Disease
Asthma medications may lower risk, but much more research is needed
More Evidence Links Epstein-Barr Virus to MS Risk
Latest study shows blacks and Hispanics also vulnerable
No Link for Cardiovascular Meds Use, Cognitive Impairment
No link for impaired cognition, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, lipid-modifying agent use
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring No Benefit in Pediatric TBI
No improvement in functional survival with ICP for children with severe traumatic brain injury
Review Links Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Cognitive Impairment
SDB also associated with worse executive function in pooled analysis of seven cross-sectional studies
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
Coffee Consumption Linked to Improved Longevity
Four cups a day could reduce risk by 64 percent, researchers say
