Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death
About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Speech, Language Screening
Grade I recommendation finds insufficient evidence for assessing benefits, harms of preschool screening
No ‘Downside’ With Residents Assisting During Surgery
Findings might help reassure concerned patients
Higher Pregnancy/Childbirth Risks for Women With Epilepsy
But complications or maternal death during delivery are still rare
Stroke Tied to Accelerated Cognitive Decline Over Long Term
Deterioration centers around global cognition, executive function
Life Expectancy Substantially Drops With Disease Combo
Combination of diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke linked to 15 years of reduced life expectancy
Health Insurance Expansion Likely to Increase HTN Treatment
Increase expected to lead to fewer coronary heart disease events, stroke events, CVD-related deaths
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Regional Variation in Treatment of Ischemic Stroke
Region accounted for 7 to 8 percent of variation in thrombolysis treatment
June 2015 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
