Gadolinium Exposure From MRI Not Linked to Parkinsonism
No significantly increased risk of parkinsonism for patients with cumulative gadolinium exposure
Few Elderly Patients Discuss Driving With Primary Physicians
Seniors more likely to have discussion if they go to geriatric clinic versus general internal medicine clinic
Brain Stimulation Could Restore Vision in Glaucoma Patients
Small study found 10 days of electrical stimulation restored some lost vision for some patients
Anti-Anxiety Medication May Limit Empathetic Behavior
Midazolam-treated rats show less helping behavior than those receiving saline or no injection
CVD Risks Way Up in Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Clinician-patient discussions on guideline-supported therapies can be informed by data
Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers
Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
June 2016 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Fludrocortisone Linked to Reduction in Vasovagal Syncope
However, study did not meet primary objective of reducing odds of vasovagal syncope by 40 percent
CDC Reports Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates
Farmers, fishermen and foresters have more than five times the average odds