The Yips, Potential CTE-Depression Link and More New sports psychology articles raise research questions May 11, 2017
Quinine for Leg Cramps Tied to Increased Death Risk Adults under age 50 had threefold greater mortality risk May 10, 2017
PEG Tube Placement OK in Centenarian Patients Age alone should not be an absolute contraindication May 07, 2017
NEPAD: Better Endpoint for Progressive MS Trials? Tweak to 'no evidence of disease activity' standard stiffens criteria for progression May 02, 2017
AAN Debate: Neurologists Divided on Amyloid as Alzheimer Target Many attendees say the pathway is still worth exploring May 01, 2017
Consistently High BP Seems to Up Dementia, AD Risk Steep BP decrease among non-hypertensives also a concern May 01, 2017
Presymptomatic Infants Do Best with Nusinersen Best results may be with dosing before 6 weeks of age Apr 28, 2017
New Hints that Vitamin D Helps MS Patients Two randomized trials miss endpoints but still strongly suggest benefit Apr 28, 2017
Wise Buy? Focused Ultrasound Therapies Exciting technology, but now sold to patients on slim supporting evidence Apr 28, 2017
Eteplirsen Boosts Dystrophin, Function in DMD Details from 12 patients in Study 201/202 reported at AAN Apr 27, 2017
Novel Parkinson Therapies Highlighted at AAN Meeting Early results with gene therapy, new carbidopa-levodopa formulation featured Apr 27, 2017
Thymectomy Effective for MG Patients Without Chest Tumor Randomized trial confirms benefit from surgery Apr 27, 2017
Older Kids With SMA Still Benefit From Nusinersen But motor benefits more impressive in infants Apr 26, 2017
More Botulism Cases Tied to Heroin 'Skin Popping' Fifteen cases over 10-year period in El Paso, Texas Apr 26, 2017
Novel Biologic Works for Episodic Migraine Prevention But effect size small with erenumab, and questions about vascular risk remain Apr 26, 2017
SMA Gene Therapy Promising in Early Results 12 children with spinal muscular atrophy hit motor milestones in phase I trial of AVXS-101 Apr 26, 2017
Daytime Sleepiness, Brain Pathology: A 2-Way Street? Amyloid buildup may be both effect and cause of sleep-wake abnormalities in elderly Apr 25, 2017
Is 'No Evidence of Disease Activity' a Misnomer in MS? Many patients still show signs of active disease despite meeting current NEDA criteria Apr 25, 2017
Guideline: Emphasize Seizure Control to Save Lives Tonic-clonic seizures tied to SUDEP risk, according to AAN/AES guideline Apr 24, 2017
Seizure Risk After Sepsis Lasts for Years Far above rates seen in non-sepsis patients, especially at younger ages Apr 23, 2017
Wake-up Drug for Stroke Fatigue; Bike to Work; T2D Complications Cardiovascular Daily wraps up the top cardiology news of the week Apr 21, 2017
Cannabidiol Cuts Seizures in LGS Patients Decreased appetite, sleepiness most common side effects Apr 18, 2017
Choose Non-Opioid for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Bupivacaine liposome use warrants controlled trials, say researchers Mar 24, 2017
Pregabalin No Help for Sciatica Leg Pain More adverse events, mostly dizziness, for those on the drug Mar 22, 2017
REMS Impact on Opioid Overdose Rates Unclear Overdoses fell but deaths did not in claims analysis Mar 20, 2017
Pre-TKA Opioid Script Predicts Post-Op Prescription Especially prevalent after 6 months post-op Mar 20, 2017
Biopsychosocial Rehab Approach May Ease Intense CNS Pain Interdisciplinary program lowered scores on Central Sensitization Inventory Mar 19, 2017
ACC: FOURIER Substudy May Help Refute 'Dr. Google' No neurocognitive adverse effects linked to very low LDL levels Mar 19, 2017
Integrated Pain-Psych Management Program Saves Dollars Service for high health utilizers cut costs at one institution Mar 18, 2017
Fewer Vets on Opioids Following VA Initiative But questions about pain severity, functional outcomes remain Mar 17, 2017
Some Opiates May Boost Hospital Infection Risk More hospital-acquired pneumonia with fentanyl, morphine exposure Mar 17, 2017
Positive Real-World Data for Naloxone Nasal Spray Reversed nearly all overdoses with modest withdrawal rates Mar 17, 2017
MSK Cancer Alliance: Mainly About Medicine Bi-directional relationship strengthens regional cancer care Mar 11, 2017
Old Epilepsy Classification System Updated Revises decades-old taxonomy to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research Mar 10, 2017
FDA Clears App to Screen for Cognitive Impairment CANTAB Mobile app uses tests developed more than 30 years ago Mar 10, 2017
Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome: Rare but Real (The Atlantic) Technically, it's vertebral artery dissection from hyperextension of the neck Mar 09, 2017
FDA Again Warns on Balloon Angioplasty for Neurologic Disorders Says transvascular autonomic modulation is off-label and dangerous Mar 08, 2017
Growing Data Linking Autism with Genetic Roots (NBC News) New study identified genes predisposing some to condition Mar 07, 2017
