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News, opinions and meeting coverage in neurology.

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Therapeutic Hypothermia May Not Benefit Cardiac Arrest Patients

Mortality, functional outcomes similar to normothermia in patients with nonshockable rhythm

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First Test to Identify Opioid Addiction Risk Approved by FDA

Genetic test intended to be used before patients are exposed to oral opioids for acute pain

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Masks, Pandemic Gear Ditched; COVID Vocal Cord Paralysis; How Bruce Willis Coped

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Can a GLP-1 Agonist Improve Parkinson's Symptoms?

A version of exenatide failed a phase II trial, but hinted at benefits in patients under 60

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Ozanimod Did Not Appear to Lead to More Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

However, avoiding pregnancy when on the IBD/MS drug still advised

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Dementia and Estrogen; Case Report on Fatality After Lecanemab; MRI-Based Brain Age

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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Spinal Cord Stimulation Questioned for Chronic Pain

Independent studies suggested no benefit, but industry-funded critics cast doubt on the findings

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The 'Before and After': An Eye Surgeon's Unexpected Finding

There are a few possible diagnoses in patient with headaches, blurred vision, but one stands out

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Keto Diet on Par With Further Medication for Infants With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Diet may be considered a treatment option for some infants who continue to have seizures

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Dementia-Sleep Link Has a New Twist

Research unravels relationship between irregular sleep and poor brain health

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FDA OKs Maintenance Option for High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Eflornithine approved to reduce relapse risk in both kids and adults

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Twins and Dementia; CRISPR and Alzheimer's; BTK Inhibitor Fails in MS Trials

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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Gunman's Brain Tissue Tested; Conversion Therapy Ban Upheld; Pedestrian Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Prion Disease Rising in the U.S.

Incidence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease increased, especially among women

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ChatGPT Takes on the Neuro Boards

The AI model used very confident language, even when it was wrong

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Salmonella Deaths Grow; Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Factory; New Back Pain Recs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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This Many U.S. Adults Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In survey, 1.3% report having an ME/CFS diagnosis

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ED Visits for Migraine More Likely in Rural Areas

Physical isolation and lack of specialty care may play a role

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Antisense Drug Trial Provides Key Insights About Huntington's Disease

Lessons learned from investigational tominersen

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Blood Test May Be Able to Tell Which Organs Have Accelerated Aging

This may enable treatment of people before they get sick, researcher says

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Alzheimer's Blood Test Predicts Who Might Benefit Most From Anti-Amyloid Drugs

Novel two-cutoff approach may reduce need for confirmatory PET scans

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Personality Predictors of Dementia; Parkinson's Blood Test; Klotho in Alzheimer's

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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How Much Pain Is 'Enough' to Prescribe Opioids?

A compliance plan can help optimize clinical decision-making

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Deep Brain Stimulation Revives Cognitive Function After Traumatic Brain Injury

Pilot study shows promise in people with chronic cognitive deficits

Orphan Drug Costs; Digital Devices for Diabetes

Also in TTHealthWatch: smoking cessation benefits

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Rare Syndrome After COVID Vaccines Described

"Long vax" events often include neurologic symptoms

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Afib Guidelines Add New Stages, Upgrade Catheter Ablation

Specific lifestyle measures also recommended

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Deep-Learning Model Shows Promise for ADHD Diagnosis in Teens

AI algorithm identified significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts

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Coronary Heart Disease by Age 45 Linked With Subsequent Dementia

All-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia risks elevated

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Progression Independent of Relapse Activity in Pediatric-Onset MS

Early treatment with disease-modifying therapy may offer some protection

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Common Headaches May Be Pains in the Neck

Imaging links inflammation to migraine and tension headaches

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FDA Warns of Rare Life-Threatening Reaction to Anti-Seizure Drugs

Prescribing information changed for levetiracetam, clobazam

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Medical Staff Credentialing Case Heads to New Jersey Supreme Court

Neurosurgery practice claims hospital skipped due process to orchestrate its ouster

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Alzheimer's Tied to Military Service; Long COVID Sleepiness; NurOwn Tries Again

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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COVID Tied to Changes in Brain Microstructure

Alterations seen in both long COVID patients and those who recovered from infection

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Cognitive Scores Improve With Personal Coaching

Trial shows better outcomes for people at high dementia risk

Early Interventions for Autism; Imaging After Stenting

Also in TTHealthWatch: Clamping the umbilical cord in premature infants

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Longer Use of ADHD Meds May Boost Heart Risk

Observational data suggest particular risk for hypertension and arterial disease

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Alzheimer's Drug Trials Should Report Effect Sizes, Researchers Say

How effective are anti-amyloid treatments?

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Adaptive Functioning Not Affected in Children of Women With Epilepsy

But increasing medication exposure in third trimester tied to a decline in function

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