Prof Christoph Diener picks his top neurology publications in 2024 covering Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, migraine, glioblastoma, long COVID, and the GLP-1 drugs.
Medscape Neurology

Clinicians were more likely to suspect that traumatic injuries in Black children and adolescents were the result of child abuse compared with when they evaluated White children, a new analysis shows.
Medscape Medical News

A new finding of post-exertional malaise in 20% of people with fibromyalgia might be an overestimate, but when post-exertional malaise is present, extreme caution is needed around prescribing exercise.
Medscape Medical News

A new analysis also suggests a need for more research on concussions related to sports with the potential for high-velocity impact or falls from great heights.
Medscape Medical News

A new guideline recommends prescribing metformin when initiating an antipsychotic to help mitigate weight gain in certain instances.
Medscape Medical News

A drug that combines an atypical antipsychotic and an SSRI is under FDA review, and if approved will be the first FDA-approved medication for PTSD in more than 20 years.
Medscape Medical News

Deterioration-free rates at 1 year were comparable for patients with or without brain metastases.
Medscape Medical News

Children who experience visual distortions and illusions should be examined for this rare neurologic condition.
Medscape Medical News

These doctors were surprised and moved by very personal gifts given to them by grateful patients. Enjoy some good vibes this holiday season.
Medscape

Four sequential modules address stress, identifying stigma, cognitive behavioral strategies, and problem-solving.
Medscape Medical News

Research has shown that just looking at twinkling lights outside of people’s homes evokes feelings of friendliness and warmth.
Medscape Medical News

Results of a large meta-analysis revealed the most effective treatments for reducing the core symptoms of adult ADHD.
Medscape Medical News

A sham-controlled trial strengthens the evidence that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation is safe and effective for treating chronic insomnia.
Medscape Medical News

Family history of mental illness is linked to aggression, especially in midlife, in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, new research suggests.
Medscape Medical News

And for the rest of us, what can we learn from the unique skill of a cabbie that confers this benefit? Dr F Perry Wilson reveals the secret in this week’s Impact Factor.
Medscape

Newer glucose-lowering drugs reduce the risk for late-onset seizures and epilepsy by 24%, with GLP-1 RAs cutting the risk by 33%, new research showed.
Medscape Medical News

A group of 15 experts showed wide ranging definitions, prompting a call for guidelines.
Medscape Medical News

A new study found that both new and follow-up patients, when examined, are evaluated efficiently, although many are not examined at all.
Medscape Medical News

Dr Michelle Melisko discusses the challenging aspects involved in decision-making around screening for brain metastasis in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Medscape Oncology

The prevalence of multiple psychiatric comorbidities is significantly higher in people with epilepsy than in those without the condition, a new meta-analysis suggests.
Medscape Medical News