Articles Tagged With: Neurology
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Manual Maneuvers for the Treatment of Benign Positional Vertigo
Benign positional vertigo is a challenge to treat. This clinical trial from investigators in South Korea demonstrated modest efficacy in resolving posterior canal-related vertigo with a head-shaking maneuver that is easily performed in an office setting.
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Long-Term NSAID Use May Lower Dementia Risk
In a prospective population-based study of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, long-term use was associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with short- and intermediate-term use.
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Clinical Consequences of Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Co-Pathologies
This large study of patients with cognitive impairment-assessed cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, positron emission tomography imaging, and cognitive tests showed that those with evidence of both Alzheimer’s and Lewy body pathologies had greater cognitive dysfunction and faster progression than those with either pathology alone.
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Apomorphine Hydrochloride Injection (Onapgo)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved apomorphine as a constant subcutaneous infusion for the treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease with persistent motor fluctuations. It is the second subcutaneous infusion for this indication following foscarbidopa/foslevodopa (as Vyalev).
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Determinants of Long-Term Outcome After Concussion
This cohort study of U.S. veterans found that mild traumatic brain injuries occurring alongside psychological trauma are associated with long-term post-concussive symptoms and disability. The authors postulate that the traumatic context contributes to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder, which may in turn potentiate long-term sequelae.
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Stroke 2025 Is Here!
Stroke 2025: Optimizing Outcomes with Clinical Approaches provides evidence-based, cutting edge, clinical information on treating stroke and other neurological problems in a concise, accurate, and clinically relevant format. Written and edited by leading experts in the fields of neurology and emergency medicine, Stroke 2025 is an unbiased resource for any physician or nurse working in an emergency department or stroke center. Healthcare providers can earn all of the Joint Commission-required stroke credits at one time through this electronic publication.
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Advance Care Planning Billing Codes Are Rarely Used in Neurology
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services took an important step in 2016 by introducing billing codes for advance care planning. Researchers wanted to assess how often these codes are used in neurology.
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Treating Hereditary TTR Amyloid Polyneuropathy with Patisiran
A five-year study on patisiran for hereditary transthyretin (TTR) amyloid polyneuropathy found that 65% of patients had stable or improved neuropathy, with better outcomes linked to early treatment. Despite efficacy, 19.4% of patients died. The study underscores the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in managing this progressive disease.
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Magnetic Stimulation and Tai Chi for Older Adults with Sleep Disorders and MCI
This study showed improvement in sleep and cognitive endpoints in patients with sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) treated with a combination of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and tai chi chuan.
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Migraine and Ischemic Vascular Disease: The Search for the Missing Link
The presence of traditional vascular risk factors does not explain the increased incidence of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction in patients with migraine. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs does not increase the risk of ischemic stroke or myocardial infarction in migraineurs.