Tag: Neurology
Higher Hb Threshold for Transfusion Not Better for Preemies
Use of a higher hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in anemic preterm infants does not lower risk for death, neurodevelopmental impairment
Altered Mentation, Stroke Up COVID-19 In-Hospital Mortality
Findings revealed by comparison to matched hospitalized COVID-19 patients without neurological involvement
Out-of-Pocket Costs Rising for Neurology Tests, Visits
Annually, out-of-pocket costs paid by 86.5 to 95.2 percent of patients for evaluation/management visits
Distribution of Neurologists Across U.S. Varies Widely
Variation in percentage of patients seen by a neurologist mostly observed among those with dementia, pain, stroke
Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 Described
Most common neurologic findings in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 include altered mental status, fatigue, headache, stroke
Mystery Illness Strikes Hundreds in India
Symptoms similar to those associated with epilepsy, including headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Nerve Pain
Early results of clinical trial show high rate of responders who achieved ≥50 percent pain relief
Major Neurological Disorders on the Rise in the United States
Burden increasing largely due to aging of the U.S. population