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Young adults with uncomplicated epilepsy who remain seizure-free do as well as siblings without the disorder in education

Social Outcomes Good for Uncomplicated Childhood Epilepsy

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Those with uncomplicated cases do as well as their siblings without the disorder, researchers say

American Academy of Neurology, April 22-28

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The 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held from April...
About 35 percent of Americans experience symptoms of a transient ischemic attack

Too Few Americans Know the Warning Signs of Stroke

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Many who experience symptoms consistent with a TIA fail to report it
Individuals with optimal cardiovascular health in middle age live an average of four years longer than their peers who have at least two risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Optimal Cardiovascular Health in Middle Age Adds Years to Life

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Researchers find it linked to longer, disease-free life
Undetected seizures may contribute to some symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease

Silent Seizures May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Pathology

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Early occult hippocampal hyperexcitability may contribute to pathogenesis of AD, researchers say

April 2017 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Local cold applications on the trapezius muscles significantly decreases the pain of patients with fibromyalgia

Cold Application Decreases Fibromyalgia Pain

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10-minute cold application on the trapezius muscle tied to significant decrease in pain score
Teleconcussion assessment with a remote neurologist assessing football players using a telemedicine robot is feasible for sideline concussion assessments

Teleconcussion Assessments Are Feasible for Football Players

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High level of agreement between remote and face-to-face providers with regard to examination findings
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus -- particularly those who are overweight or obese -- have decreased cortical thickness in several areas of the brain

Decreased Cortical Thickness Seen in Type 2 Diabetes

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Excess weight appears to amplify the threat, researchers say
Choosing Wisely, launched in April 2012

‘Choosing Wisely’ Linked to Small Drop in Back Pain Imaging

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At 2.5 years after start of the campaign, there was a 4 percent relative reduction in low-value imaging