Even Moderate Radon Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk Even Moderate Radon Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
This study found that being exposed to radon may also increase the risk for stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition in Later Life Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition in Later Life
Leading a healthy lifestyle that includes a healthy diet, moderate exercise, and minimum alcohol consumption is linked to better cognition in later life, new data showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
More Data Show ED Meds May Affect Alzheimer's Risk More Data Show ED Meds May Affect Alzheimer's Risk
Men with newly diagnosed erectile dysfunction who were prescribed drugs like sildenafil or tadalafil were 18% less likely to develop AD at 5-years follow-up, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Los Angeles Neurosurgeon, Dr. Albert Wong, is on The Globus MERC Lateral Spine Solutions Cadaver Training Program Faculty teaching the newest spine surgical techniques
Dr. Albert Wong, a distinguished board-certified, dual fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, recently lectured and shared his extensive surgical knowledge in the groundbreaking MERC Lateral Spine Solutions Cadaveric Training Program. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 7, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
High Rate of Dementia Among Attendees in Adult Day Centers High Rate of Dementia Among Attendees in Adult Day Centers
About 25% of all ADSC participants have dementia, and the prevalence of dementia in ADSCs that specialize in the disorder is more than 40%.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Rapid Rise in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Rapid Rise in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
The US prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension increased significantly between 2015 and 2022. Black and Hispanic women experienced the greatest increases, new research revealed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Preeclampsia During Pregnancy Tied to Later Vascular Dementia Preeclampsia During Pregnancy Tied to Later Vascular Dementia
But no clear association is found with later Alzheimer ' s disease.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news
Coma Due to Poisoning: Caution Urged in Intubation Coma Due to Poisoning: Caution Urged in Intubation
For comatose patients with suspected acute poisoning, a conservative strategy aiming to avoid intubation is associated with superior clinical benefits, data suggest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Stroke: Benefit Out to 1 Year Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Stroke: Benefit Out to 1 Year
Vagal nerve stimulation with physical rehabilitation in chronic stroke led to improved hand and arm function, with benefits maintained out to 1 year in the VNS-REHAB trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 5, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
What is the Differential Diagnosis of a Suprarenal Mass?
Discussion
Suprarenal masses (SRM) are not that common (incidence of 1.9/1000 in neonates), but are more commonly diagnosed prenatally because of prenatal ultrasound. Masses can be difficult to accurately diagnose even after birth because their features overlap. Radiographically they can be variable in size, cystic/solid or mixed and with or without calcifications. Common signs and symptoms of SRM include anemia, jaundice, scrotal hematoma and abdominal mass. Signs of asphyxia may also occur. Often patients whose diagnosis is not clear are monitored closely for a few weeks to see how the lesion changes with time. This is e...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 5, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
New, Updated Guidelines for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care New, Updated Guidelines for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care
Updated recommendations outline key healthcare services that dedicated epilepsy centers should provide to deliver the highest quality of care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 3, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Biogen's Abandonment of AD Drug No Surprise, Experts Say Biogen's Abandonment of AD Drug No Surprise, Experts Say
More than 2 years after its controversial accelerated FDA approval, Biogen says it will halt development and commercialization of aducanumab and focus on lecanemab.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Rice University, Houston Methodist open new Center for Neural Systems Restoration
Rice University and Houston Methodist's new Center For Neural Systems Restoration aims to help advance neurological care and tackle various medical challenges facing the field by bringing together scientists, clinicians, engineers and surgeons. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sofia Gonzalez Source Type: news
Struggling to Stay Awake While Driving a Sign of OSA? Struggling to Stay Awake While Driving a Sign of OSA?
Drivers who use at least one coping strategy to stay alert while driving are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, new research showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 31, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Biogen Drops Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm, Ending a 17-year Chapter Biogen Drops Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm, Ending a 17-year Chapter
Biogen will end a post-approval study of Alzheimer ' s treatment Aduhelm and return the licensing rights on the drug after failing to find a partner to mitigate costs of...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - January 31, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
