Delirium Linked to a Threefold Increased Risk for Dementia Delirium Linked to a Threefold Increased Risk for Dementia
A large, long-term study reveals a strong association between delirium in older adults and incident dementia and mortality risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
MRI links hearing loss to increased dementia risk
MRI has shown that hearing loss may increase dementia risk in seniors not yet cognitively impaired in ways distinct from those that tend to be associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's and cerebrovascular disease.A team led by Thomas Parker, MD, of the Imperial College London in the U.K. found that, compared with older adults who did not have hearing impairment, those who did had faster rates of whole brain atrophy. The findings were published April 3 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry."Our data suggest a complex interplay of hearing ability, neurodegeneration, and cognition and implicate pathway...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Subspecialties Neuroradiology Source Type: news
Genetic Variants May Contribute to Cerebral Palsy Genetic Variants May Contribute to Cerebral Palsy
Using whole-genome sequencing, Canadian researchers found a high prevalence of genetic abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Three Distinct MS Subtypes Identified Three Distinct MS Subtypes Identified
MS has three distinct subtypes, each based on different blood-based " immune signatures, " which may help predict disease course and lead to more personalized treatment decisions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
The efficacy of traumatic brain injury treatment by neurotrauma specialists - Park JH, Jung IH, Yun JH.
OBJECTIVE: Since the establishment of Regional Trauma Centers (RTCs) in Korea, significant efforts have been made to improve the quality of care for patients with trauma. Simultaneously, the Department of Neurosurgery assigned neurotrauma specialists to RT... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Prevalence of Dementia in Homeless Twice That in Housed Prevalence of Dementia in Homeless Twice That in Housed
The prevalence of dementia among homeless people is almost double that in the general, housed population, according to a new comparative analysis from Canadian researchers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Ticagrelor Alone Cuts Bleeding Without More Events Post-PCI Ticagrelor Alone Cuts Bleeding Without More Events Post-PCI
Ticagrelor monotherapy safely cut bleeding by more than half after intervention for acute coronary syndrome, without an increase in MACCE, in the ULTIMATE-DAPT trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
How Do You Treat Nasal Fractures?
Discussion
Facial trauma is common and accounts for about 11% of all pediatric emergency room visits. Nasal fractures are fewer in younger ages but increase in incidence as children age because of increased opportunity for trauma (e.g. playing, sports, car accidents, etc.). Anatomy also plays a part as young children have more cartilaginous structures and the nose does not protrude as much as an older child or adult who also have more osseous structures. The nasal structures have 2 bigger growth phases from 2-5 years and also at puberty. Adult size is reached in 16-18 years for females and about 2 years later for males (18...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 8, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Amylyx Ditches Controversial ALS Drug Amylyx Ditches Controversial ALS Drug
After disappointing phase 3 trial results in ALS, Amylyx will pull Relyvrio from the market but provide it free to patients who want to stay on the medication.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Fujifilm, Brainlab partner on distribution of Arietta
Fujifilm Healthcare Americas and Brainlab have inked a partnership that sets Brainlab as the exclusive U.S. distributor of Arietta Precision Ultrasound for neurosurgery applications to be used with Brainlab's surgical navigation systems.
Brainlab will distribute Arietta Precision as a standalone product alongside and with its Ultrasound Navigation software. The company said that this offering is expected to be cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and available in the U.S. in mid-2024. The combination of these technologies will offer neurosurgeons real-time insights through live intraoperative ultrasoun...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Incredible joy for mom-of-two with 'one-of-a-kind' disease that caused thousands of tumors all over her body including inside her mouth and nose as she can finally see her own face after more than 60 hours of surgery
Charmaine Sahadeo, 42, from Trinidad, suffers from the rare condition NF-1 neurofibromatosi, which resulted in debilitating growths on her scalp, in her mouth, all over her face, arms and elsewhere. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Review Describes Semaglutide-Associated Skin Effects Review Describes Semaglutide-Associated Skin Effects
Alopecia, dysesthesia, and other types of skin sensations have been reported in patients treated with semaglutide, but more research is needed to understand skin findings associated with this drug.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Nontraditional Risk Factors Key in Young Adult Stroke Risk Nontraditional Risk Factors Key in Young Adult Stroke Risk
Clinicians need to pay more attention to nontraditional stroke risk factors, especially in adults under 35 years, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Smartphone App Detects Early Signs of FTD Smartphone App Detects Early Signs of FTD
Cognitive assessments administered via a smartphone app proved accurate and reliable in detecting frontotemporal dementia in high-risk individuals.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Myasthenia Gravis: Advice for the Generalist Myasthenia Gravis: Advice for the Generalist
Neurologists Kathrin LaFaver and Kim Robeson-Gewuerz discuss what tests and treatments you should consider when myasthenia gravis is suspected.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 3, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
