Neurology
Conference Coverage
Is cannabis gaining acceptance as a treatment for neuropathic pain?
Some evidence supports cannabis as a treatment for neuropathic pain, but not everyone is convinced.
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No benefit of three commonly used medications for MS fatigue
These findings will hopefully encourage doctors to “think twice before prescribing these medications that could be harmful and have no clear...
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Mixed results for aducanumab in two phase 3 trials for Alzheimer’s disease
One of two “identical studies” assessing a novel treatment in development for Alzheimer’s disease reports significant efficacy, while the other...
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COVID-19: Psychiatrists assess geriatric harm from social distancing
“Certainly the appalling number of deaths in nursing homes is the No. 1 horror of the pandemic.”
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Social isolation tied to higher risk of cardiovascular events, death
“These results are especially important in the current times of social isolation during the coronavirus crisis.”
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AHA offers advice on prehospital acute stroke triage amid COVID-19
A key goal is to ensure timely transfer of patients while minimizing the risk of infectious exposure for EMS personnel, coworkers, and other...
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AAN publishes ethical guidance on patient care during the pandemic
The guidance reviews adaptations to inpatient and outpatient care and indicates the need for protocols to allocate scarce medical resources.
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Blood pressure lowering lessens risk of dementia, cognitive decline
“These findings have the potential to inform public health strategies to reduce the burden of dementia globally.”
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Yoga is a good adjunct to migraine therapy
“All you need is a mat,” said Dr. Rohit Bhatia.
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Incidental finding on brain MRI seen in 5% of older patients
Knowing the expected prevalence of such incidental findings in the older general population is “extremely useful” for both researchers and...
From the Journals
New ‘atlas’ maps links between mental disorders, physical illnesses
“We found that women with anxiety disorders have a 50% increased risk of developing a heart condition or stroke,” said Dr. John McGrath.