Review Suggests Benefits of Aerobic Exercise in Fibromyalgia
Improvements in HRQOL, pain, fatigue, physical function; no lasting impact on HRQOL, fatigue
Review: Levetiracetam Best Monotherapy for Partial Seizures
First-line tx sodium valproate tops carbamazepine, topiramate for generalized onset seizures
TXNIP Blocks Autophagic Flux, Causes α-Synuclein Accumulation
Thioredoxin-interacting protein plays important role in degeneration of dopaminergic neurons
Less Than Half of Stroke Discharges Prescribed a Statin
Prescribing differences by age, sex seen in 'Stroke Belt' in the southern U.S. versus rest of nation
Are Clinicians Overprescribing Gabapentinoids for Pain?
Non-trivial side effects, no robust evidence for off-label use of gabapentinoids for other types of pain
Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards
Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013
Inappropriate Med Use High in Cognitively Impaired Seniors
Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use higher for frail seniors with cognitive impairment
July 2017 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’
Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
