Tag: Neurology
Blood Test Can Detect GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome
Significantly reduced GLUT1 expression only seen on red blood cells from patients with GLUT1-DS
Blacks, Hispanics Less Likely to See Neurologist As Outpatient
They more often end up in the ER and face higher medical costs than white patients
American Academy of Neurology, April 22-28
The 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held from April...
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia
Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules approved for treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia
Hydrocortisone Tx Doesn’t Impair Neurodevelopment in Preemies
No statistically significant difference in neurodevelopment at 2 with hydrocortisone, placebo
Chronic Tension-Type Headache Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Impairment may result from neuroendocrine dysfunction
Selumetinib Active in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Patients were able to receive selumetinib on long-term basis; maximum tolerated dose 25 mg/m²
Bell’s Palsy Tied to Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine
Increased risk for Bell's palsy in those with concomitant administration of other vaccines
Integrated Neurology in Medical Home Cuts Health Care Use
Neurologist integrated and co-located in primary care can reduce unnecessary testing, tertiary consults
Nusinersen Shows Promise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Study results are promising but do not represent a cure
