March 2016 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for March 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Under-Dosing Worsens Prognosis for PD Patients With Infection
Findings among patients with Parkinson's disease admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, UTI
Type 1 Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk of Developing Epilepsy
Chance of developing epilepsy almost three times greater in patients with type 1 diabetes
Integrity of Right Brain Predicts Speech Fluency After Stroke
Findings for patients in chronic phase of left hemisphere stroke with aphasia
Inconsistent Link Found Between Oral Health, Cognitive Status
No consistent association for cognitive decline with greater loss of teeth, number of decayed teeth
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
Neuronal Heparan Sulfates Play Role in Amyloid Pathology
Removal of neuronal HS linked to reduction in Aβ oligomerization and deposition of amyloid plaques
Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity Slowed in Segmental Vitiligo
Motor nerves in the lesional limbs compromised by SV, particularly when the disease is at the stable stage
Many Don’t Know Key Facts About Zika Virus Transmission
Overall, 31 percent of respondents believe that Zika is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
No Benefit for Longer-Term Antibiotic Tx in Lyme Disease
Longer-term antibiotic tx doesn't have additional beneficial effect on health-related quality of life
