Huntington Disease: 5 Things to Know Huntington Disease: 5 Things to Know
These five things to know about diagnosis, quality of life, and management in Huntington disease are crucial for effective care of patients with this devastating neurodegenerative condition.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
Spirituality Intervention Tied to Lower Blood Pressure Spirituality Intervention Tied to Lower Blood Pressure
An intervention meant to foster a positive outlook significantly improved endothelial function and lowered blood pressure, show preliminary results of the FEEL study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Prominent ALS Researcher Moves From Treatment to Prevention Prominent ALS Researcher Moves From Treatment to Prevention
After years of disappointing ALS clinical trial results, this year ' s Sheila Essey Award recipient for significant contributions in ALS research is shifting to prevention.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
How Do Newer Antidiabetic Drugs Lower Stroke Risk? How Do Newer Antidiabetic Drugs Lower Stroke Risk?
Studies suggest that lower stroke risk associated with newer antidiabetic therapies is not due to the drugs ' tighter glycemic control. So, what is the mechanism?MDedge News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Lecanemab Extension Study for AD Offers Mixed Results Lecanemab Extension Study for AD Offers Mixed Results
The lecanemab open-label extension trial for AD showed no new safety signals, but the placebo roll-over group failed to show the gains seen in the experimental arm.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Could Bedside Training Help End the US Neurologist Shortage? Could Bedside Training Help End the US Neurologist Shortage?
A program that teaches internal medicine residents, medical students, and other trainees how to assess neurologic conditions could help address neurologist shortage.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
The Challenges of Pain Management in Latin America The Challenges of Pain Management in Latin America
New evidence suggested that a section of the Latin American population may have increased sensitivity to pain, which heightens the problem of inadequate healthcare access.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Exposure to Industrial Solvent Linked to 24% Higher PD Risk Exposure to Industrial Solvent Linked to 24% Higher PD Risk
Airborne exposure to a common industrial solvent was linked to a 24% increased risk of Parkinson ’s disease in urban areas.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Largest CIDP Trial Offers Promising Results for Drug Combo Largest CIDP Trial Offers Promising Results for Drug Combo
Nearly 70% of patients showed improvement after treatment with efgartigimod plus rHuPH20 in phase 2 of the largest randomized controlled trial for CIDP to date.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 25, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Vaccine Safety and DMT for Highly Active MS: New Data Vaccine Safety and DMT for Highly Active MS: New Data
Many clinicians delay CD20 treatment until vaccine schedules are complete. A study suggests that this precaution may not be necessary.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Wearable Technology During Surgery Provides Neurosurgeons With Postural Info
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Wearable technology is feasible to assess postural ergonomics and provide objective biofeedback to neurosurgeons, according to a pilot study published online April 19 in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 24, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Letter: importance of neurosurgeons at earthquake-prone countries-learning after earthquakes at Syria and Turkey and correspondence on urgent call for actions - Pahari S, Banerjee S, Kumar H, Mukherjee D.
I am writing to emphasize the critical importance of addressing the shortage of neurosurgeons in Turkey and Syria, particularly in the current earthquake situation. There has been a sequence of immense earthquakes that took place on February 6, 2023, in th... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Teleneurology for Suspected Stroke Speeds Treatment Teleneurology for Suspected Stroke Speeds Treatment
Alerting neurologists via telemedicine that a patient with suspected acute stroke is en route to the hospital significantly speeds thrombolytic treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Novel Agent Curbs Alzheimer's-Related Agitation Novel Agent Curbs Alzheimer's-Related Agitation
AXS-05, a combination of dextromethorphan and bupropion, led to a rapid and sustained improvement in agitation related to Alzheimer ' s disease in the phase 3 ACCORD trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 23, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Canadian Pediatric Society Issues Guidance on Cannabis Canadian Pediatric Society Issues Guidance on Cannabis
Experts recommend open, evidence-based discussions about medical cannabis with families and call for more research.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 23, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
