- Diener’s Top 12 Neurology Stories in 2024
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.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:55:45 EST
- Clinicians More Likely to Flag Black Kids’ Injuries as Abuse
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.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:49:38 EST
- Post-Exertional Malaise in Fatiguing Diseases: What to Know
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.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:20 EST
- Study Supports Pediatric Concussion Management Approach
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.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:24:18 EST
- New Guidance Backs Metformin for Antipsychotic Weight Gain
A new guideline recommends prescribing metformin when initiating an antipsychotic to help mitigate weight gain in certain instances.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:44:47 EST
- Finally, a New Drug for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
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.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:09:16 EST
- T-DXd Preserves QOL, Brain Function in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Deterioration-free rates at 1 year were comparable for patients with or without brain metastases.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:24:45 EST
- When Kids See the World Differently: Insights Into AIWS
Children who experience visual distortions and illusions should be examined for this rare neurologic condition.
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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:29 EST
- “I Had No Words”: The Patient Gifts Doctors Never Forget
These doctors were surprised and moved by very personal gifts given to them by grateful patients. Enjoy some good vibes this holiday season.
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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:55:12 EST
- Online Intervention Offers Hope for Epilepsy Stigma
Four sequential modules address stress, identifying stigma, cognitive behavioral strategies, and problem-solving.
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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:10:55 EST
- Feeling Blue? Holiday Lights Might Be the Cure
Research has shown that just looking at twinkling lights outside of people’s homes evokes feelings of friendliness and warmth.
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Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:38:56 EST
- Most Effective Treatments for Adult ADHD Identified
Results of a large meta-analysis revealed the most effective treatments for reducing the core symptoms of adult ADHD.
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Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:05:26 EST
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Safe, Effective for Chronic Insomnia
A sham-controlled trial strengthens the evidence that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation is safe and effective for treating chronic insomnia.
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Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:03:12 EST
- Family Mental Health May Shape Aggression in CTE
Family history of mental illness is linked to aggression, especially in midlife, in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, new research suggests.
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Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:36:09 EST
- The Reason Taxi Drivers Are Protected From Alzheimer’s
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.
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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:10:13 EST
- GLP-1 RAs May Cut Risk for Late-Onset Epilepsy
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.
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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:23:06 EST
- Survey Reveals Wide Practice Range for Seizure Clusters
A group of 15 experts showed wide ranging definitions, prompting a call for guidelines.
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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:25:14 EST
- Physical Exams Add Less Than 5 Minutes to Neurology Consults
A new study found that both new and follow-up patients, when examined, are evaluated efficiently, although many are not examined at all.
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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:29:09 EST
- Navigating Challenges in Brain Metastasis Screening in MBC
Dr Michelle Melisko discusses the challenging aspects involved in decision-making around screening for brain metastasis in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
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Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:37:46 EST
- Epilepsy Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Comorbidities
The prevalence of multiple psychiatric comorbidities is significantly higher in people with epilepsy than in those without the condition, a new meta-analysis suggests.
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Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:52:20 EST