Diverse Neurological Effects Linked to Anti-PD-1 Therapy
Complications seen after median of 5.5 cycles of anti-PD-1-inhibitors; include myopathy, neuropathies
AAO-HNS: Improvement in OSA With Cranial Nerve Stimulation
Decrease in apnea-hypopnea index, and improvement in oxygen saturation, sleepiness, quality of life
Targeted rTMS Effective for Auditory Verbal Hallucinations
Higher percentage of responders among patients in active transcranial magnetic stimulation group
Intensive BP Control Associated With Increased CKD Risk
However, cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality risk decrease with intensive blood pressure lowering
Poor Olfaction Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s
Association was stronger for white than black participants and for men versus women
Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
Evidence from Middle East literature suggests variability in practices, preferences of truth telling
General Anesthesia in Infants May Affect White Matter Volume
Small study finds reduction in white matter among children operated on as infants
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
