American Academy of Neurology, April 18-25
The 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held from April...
Concomitant Metformin, GERD Meds Up Vitamin B12 Depletion
Concomitant use of these medications may result in B12 deficiency-induced neuropathy
Sucrose Intake Linked to Higher Activity in Left Hippocampus
Sucrose, but not aspartame, consumption linked to reduced stress-induced cortisol
More Reassurance Against MMR-Autism Link
Finding held true even for children at risk for the developmental disorder
EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement
Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
AAN: New AAN/AES Guidelines on Treating First Seizure
Antiepileptic drug therapy recommended to help stave off recurrence
EHR Decision Support Ups Radiologic Test Appropriateness
Harms of computerized clinical decision-support capabilities of EHR rarely assessed
Guidance Offered for Managing Conflict With Patients
Good communication is crucial for managing encounters when denying a patient request
FDA: Counterfeit Botox Found in the United States
Agency recommends physicians closely examine Botox packaging
AAN: Phenytoin Neuroprotective in Optic Neuritis
Adjusted eye retinal nerve fiber layer thickness higher for those receiving phenytoin versus placebo
