Tag: Neurology
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, May 2-6
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons was held from...
AANS: Surgeon Volume Affects Costs in Pituitary Tumor Care
Increased hospital charges, costs, length of stay for patients treated by lower-volume surgeons
WHO Offers Evidence-Based Folate Concentration Guidelines
For greatest decrease in neural tube defects, RBC folate concentrations should be >400 ng/mL
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...
AAN: Liquid Marijuana Shows Promise for Refractory Epilepsy
Child and adult patients who took cannabidiol had decrease in seizure rates
Targeted Body Temp Mgmt Post Cardiac Arrest May Benefit Brain
Reducing body temperature slightly tied to good mental outcomes
Botulinum Toxin-A Beneficial in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Meta-analysis of two studies shows clinically significant improvement of 'minimum change in pain'
Susac Syndrome Is Possibility in Cases of Acute Confusion
Two cases demonstrate possibility of Susac syndrome for young patients presenting with confusion
SNP Linked to Vincristine-Related Neuropathy in ALL
SNP in promoter region of CEP72 gene linked to risk and severity of neuropathy in children with ALL
Targeted Panel Testing Superior for Neuromuscular Diseases
Diagnostic yield three-fold higher for comprehensive panel versus single gene testing
