Silent Seizures May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Pathology
Early occult hippocampal hyperexcitability may contribute to pathogenesis of AD, researchers say
April 2017 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Cold Application Decreases Fibromyalgia Pain
10-minute cold application on the trapezius muscle tied to significant decrease in pain score
Teleconcussion Assessments Are Feasible for Football Players
High level of agreement between remote and face-to-face providers with regard to examination findings
Decreased Cortical Thickness Seen in Type 2 Diabetes
Excess weight appears to amplify the threat, researchers say
‘Choosing Wisely’ Linked to Small Drop in Back Pain Imaging
At 2.5 years after start of the campaign, there was a 4 percent relative reduction in low-value imaging
Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe in Older Ischemic Stroke Patients
No difference for those age ≥80 versus <80 in terms of successful reperfusion, good clinical outcome
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, April 22-26
The 2017 American Association of Neurological Surgeons 85th Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons...
Enzyme Replacement Drug OK’d for Form of Batten Disease
Brineura will be used to treat children with late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 Batten
Combo Rx for Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Adherence
However, combination prescription initiation also tied to higher health care costs
