IV Ketamine Promising for Refractory Headache in Kids IV Ketamine Promising for Refractory Headache in Kids
Infusions of ketamine are an effective, safe, and well tolerated option for severe, refractory headache in children, researchers report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 16, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

' Compelling' Results for AI EEG to Predict Outcomes'Compelling' Results for AI EEG to Predict Outcomes
Higher seizure burden, defined by an AI algorithm applied to point-of-care EEG recordings, correlates with poorer functional outcomes, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

First US Adult ADHD Guidelines Finally on the Way? First US Adult ADHD Guidelines Finally on the Way?
The first US clinical guidelines for adult ADHD are expected to be released this fall, providing a long-overdue, much-needed, standardized framework.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Surgical Clot Removal Superior to Meds Alone in ICH Surgical Clot Removal Superior to Meds Alone in ICH
The benefit in functional outcome is a welcome finding for these deadly strokes but was restricted to a select patient population, one expert suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Chronic Pain Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging Chronic Pain Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging
The consequences of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may extend well beyond physical discomfort, potentially leading to more rapid brain aging, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

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

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

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

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

Better Outcomes With Early HETs in Pediatric-Onset MS Better Outcomes With Early HETs in Pediatric-Onset MS
Early initiation of HET in pediatric-onset MS was linked to slower progression to disability compared to treatment with low-efficacy therapy or no treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 2, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Regular Exercise Linked to Better Sleep Regular Exercise Linked to Better Sleep
Over time, exercising at least twice a week is associated with significantly fewer insomnia symptoms and better sleep duration, new research showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 2, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news