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A procedure that delivers lidocaine directly to nerves in the back of the nasal cavity appears to offer significant relief to migraine sufferers

SIR: Intranasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Eases Migraine

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Therapy reduces pain level by about one-third for up to a month

February 2015 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Hospital design has little effect on patient satisfaction

Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction

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Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
People who drink several cups of coffee every day may have a decreased risk of developing multiple sclerosis

AAN: High Coffee Consumption May Reduce Risk of MS

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Studies link several cups daily with reduced odds for the disease
More than nine in 10 epilepsy patients who had brain surgery to try to control their seizures are happy they did so

Patients Give Favorable Report of Epilepsy Surgery

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92 percent said it was worthwhile, with fewer seizures and higher quality of life
Key steps should be taken to minimize the potential risk of liability resulting from use of telemedicine

AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine

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Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Adults who sleep more than eight hours a night may face a higher risk of stroke

Sleeping More Than Eight Hours a Night May Up Stroke Risk

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More than eight hours a night linked to greater odds in study, but cause-and-effect not proved
People who are resistant to aspirin may be at risk for larger

AAN: Aspirin Resistance Predicts More Severe Stroke

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What causes aspirin resistance isn't known
A single-nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of the CEP72 gene

SNP Linked to Vincristine-Related Neuropathy in ALL

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SNP in promoter region of CEP72 gene linked to risk and severity of neuropathy in children with ALL
Chronic noncancer pain patients who use benzodiazepines daily frequently have multiple comorbid mental health conditions and higher rates of emergency health care use

Noncancer Pain Patients Commonly Use Benzodiazepines

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High prevalence of benzodiazepine use is inconsistent with guidelines