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Patterns Changing for Heart Disorder Hospitalizations in Canada

Drop Seen in Rate of Sports and Recreation-Related TBI in Children

Spectrum of Neurological Disorders Linked to SARS-CoV-2

Serum Neurofilament Light May Help Assess Concussion, TBI

Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors

Huntington Disease Brain Changes ID’d 24 Years Before Symptoms

Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use Increasing for MS

Acute Ischemic Stroke Risk Higher With COVID-19 Than Influenza

Most Primary Care Providers Screening Toddlers for Autism

Incidence of Abusive Head Trauma in Infants May Be Up During Lockdown

Medical Management Alone Better for Brain AV Malformations

Roughly 2 Million Americans Buy Prescriptions From Outside the Country

Neurological Symptoms Described in Children With COVID-19

Post-Vaxx Febrile Seizures Not Linked to Child Development Outcomes

Increased Body Weight, Obesity Linked to Dementia Incidence

Spectrum of Imaging Findings Described in COVID-19 MIS-C

2005 to 2016 Saw Increase in Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Use

June 2020 Briefing – Neurology

Progressive MS Linked to Faster Retinal Atrophy Than RRMS

Brain Iron Concentrations Increased in Alzheimer Disease

Incidence of VTE, Major Bleeding High in Primary CNS Lymphoma

Altered Mental Status Not Uncommon in Severe COVID-19

CDC Updates List of Who Is at Highest Risk for COVID-19

Women Have More Brain Changes Related to Alzheimer Disease

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act

Older Age, Obesity, Disability Tied to Severe COVID-19 in MS

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Subsequent Dementia

ED Use Down for MI, Stroke, Hyperglycemic Crisis in COVID-19

Safety Climate Perceptions Linked to Health Provider Stress

Reduced Circadian Rhythmicity Tied to Increase in Parkinson Disease

Mortality Up for Rural Versus Urban Stroke Patients

Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk for Alzheimer Dementia

Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads

Cardioprotective Therapy Use Lower With Cancer History

Hormone Therapies Tied to Brain Changes in Menopausal Women

Globally, ~11 Percent of Children Live With One of Four Disabilities

Therapeutic Hookworm Explored for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Hallucinations Tied to Mental Illness in Individuals With Seizures

Sleep Apnea in Patients With T2DM Ups Risk for Comorbidities

Male Veterans Less Likely to Have Excellent, Good Hearing

Stroke Risk Increased in African Americans Who Smoke Cigarettes

Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals

Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19

Low-Dose Aspirin Lowers CVD Risk but Raises Bleeding Risk

Recent Cannabis Use Not Linked to Acute Ischemic Stroke

Treatment Gap Remains in Stroke Care Between Men and Women

Vision, Balance Issues Common With Pediatric Concussions

Not Enough Evidence Exists to Support Cannabis for Parkinson Disease

Intracerebral Hemorrhage Incidence Rate Stabilizing

Antiepileptic Drugs May Up Death Risk in Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Young With Intellectual Disability More Likely to Die of COVID-19

Delay in Treatment Seen for Acute Ischemic Stroke During COVID-19

ABCDE Bundle Can Reduce Ventilation Time for ICU Patients

May 2020 Briefing – Neurology

Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease

Exposure to Urban Air Pollution May Up Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Spirituality May Have Protective Effect on QOL for Stroke Survivors

9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019

Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry

Tooth Loss More Prevalent in Adults With Chronic Disease

Outcomes Similar After TAVR in Bicuspid, Tricuspid Anatomy

Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Elevated After Repetitive TBI

Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services

CBT Offers Some Benefits in Adults With Dissociative Seizures

Neuroimaging Features of COVID-19 Are Variable

Clinical Genetic Testing for Autism Remains Very Low

Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder Up With Affected Aunt, Uncle

Rate of Stroke Low in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19

Review Highlights Neuropsychiatric Presentations of COVID-19

Plasma NfL Level Tied to Risk for Disability in Multiple Sclerosis

Higher Burden of Cardiovascular Risk Tied to Cognitive Decline

Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.

28 Million-Plus Surgeries Could Be Canceled Due to COVID-19

Cord Blood Does Not Improve Socialization Skills in Autism

Burnout Comparable Between Millennial, Gen X Residents, Fellows

Use of Imaging to Assess Stroke Down in Early COVID-19 Epoch

Co-Occurring Visual Impairment, Dementia Heighten Disability Risk

Cough May Not Appear in Young Children With COVID-19

Statin, Aspirin Uptake Low With Peripheral Artery Disease, Stroke

Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results

Sleep Problems in Infancy May Be Tied to Autism Diagnosis

T2DM Linked to Worse Cognitive Performance After Stroke

Autism in Childhood May Up Risk for Later Eating Disorders

Guidance Issued for Acute Large Vessel CVA During COVID-19 Pandemic

Improvements Seen in Some Cognitive Domains With Aerobic Exercise

Abnormalities Detected on Brain MRI of COVID-19 Patients in ICU

Long-Term Flavonoid Intake Tied to Lower Alzheimer Risk

Severe Illness Reported in Some Children With COVID-19

Olfactory Dysfunction Most Often Occurs by Third Day of COVID-19

Residual Shunt After PFO Closure Linked to Higher Risk for Stroke

More Head Impacts Up Risk for Death in NFL Players

Death and Disability From Stroke Down in United Kingdom

Incidence of Psych Morbidity Up With Spinal Cord Injury

Endovascular Thrombectomy Alone Noninferior in Ischemic Stroke

New York State Reports Cases of Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Tied to COVID-19

Microstructural Differences Detected on Brain MRI in PANS

Cardio-Obstetrics Team Key to Managing CVD in Pregnancy

Yoga + Medical Care Better for Episodic Migraines

More Rural Stroke Patients Now Treated at Certified Stroke Centers

Average of 11 Work Days Lost Due to Injury Per Person in U.S.

High Alcohol Consumption May Be Causally Tied to Stroke, PAD

American Association for Cancer Research, April 27-28

Sleep Apnea Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels Among Blacks

Evolocumab Does Not Impact Cognition in Atherosclerotic CVD

Vascular Stiffness Similar in E-, Combustible Cigarette Users

Anosmia in COVID-19 Linked to Lower Risk for Admission

April 2020 Briefing – Neurology

More Mental Health Visits Tied to Lower Rates of Youth Suicide

CV Outcomes Improved in Those With, Without Type 2 Diabetes

Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19

Rate, Timing of Altered Smell, Taste in Mild COVID-19 Examined

NT-proBNP Does Not Improve Evaluation of Syncope in the ED

Psoriasis Tied to Higher Alzheimer Disease Risk

Large-Vessel Stroke Described in Young Adults With COVID-19

David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System

Reviews Assess Tools to Identify, Diagnose, Treat Alzheimer Dementia

Low Vitamin D, Smoking Predict Worse Cognitive Function in MS

Pediatric Brain Cancer Outcomes Worse for Black, Hispanic Patients

Nearly Half of U.S. Population Breathes Unhealthy Air

Hearing Loss Linked to Postural Instability in Older Adults

Former Footballers Report Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Symptoms

Roadmap Developed for Resuming Elective Surgery During COVID-19

Neurologic Features Tied to ARDS in Severe COVID-19 Described

Prevalence of Hypertension in U.S. 45.4 Percent in 2017 to 2018

Visual Impairment May Up Risk for Dementia in Older Women

Processed Meat, Unhealthy Snack Food Networks Tied to Dementia

Scoring System Helps Guide Surgical Care During COVID-19

More Screen Time for Babies Tied to Autism-Like Symptoms

Most Older Adults With New Dementia Die Within Five Years

ADHD Rates Up in Veterans

Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

Higher Nighttime Blood Pressure Tied to Worse Vascular Disease

Quality Improvement Effort Cuts Blood Clots in Brain Injury Patients

BP Levels Influence Racial Differences in Cognitive Decline

Risk for Cognitive Decline Reduced With Adherence to aMED Diet

SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards

KL-VSHET+ Genotype Linked to Reduced Alzheimer Disease Risk

Prehospital Triage System Improves Stroke Care

High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties

Nocturnal Supervision May Have Protective Effect in SUDEP

Middle-Age Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Women’s Stroke Risk

Neurologic Effects Seen in a Third of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Air Pollution May Hasten Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Maternal Obesity May Be Related to Risk for ADHD in Children

Heavy Drinking Tied to Larger Waist Lines, Higher Stroke Risk

Risk Score Can Predict Long-Term Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Brain Changes From Multiple Sclerosis May Occur in Preteens

Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

Autism Rates Inversely Tied to County’s Wealth

Many Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Treating Pain

American College of Cardiology, March 28-30

Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA

March 2020 Briefing – Neurology

Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease

Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

Isradipine Does Not Slow Early Parkinson Disease Progression

Inconsistent Bedtime May Affect Cardiovascular Health

CVD May Play Role in Link Between Air Pollution, Dementia

Consistent Sleep in Early Adulthood May Cut Diabetes Risk

Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Uncontrolled Blood Pressure

ENDO: HbA1c Tied to Cognition in T2DM Patients After Lacunar Stroke

U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

Expressive Language Sampling Feasible in Fragile X Syndrome

New Tool Measures Quality of Life With Autism Across Life Span

Prophylactic Manual Acupuncture Reduces Migraine Days

Prospective, Randomized Studies of AI Lacking in Medical Imaging

Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder 18.5 per 1,000 at Age 8

National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Cut Dementia Risk in Seniors

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Changes

Recommendations Issued for Pediatric Abuse-Related Head Trauma

Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought

Drop in Episodic Memory Steeper With High Goal Disengagement

Surgery Superior to Nonoperative Care for Persistent Sciatica

Few Anesthesiologists Screen Elderly for Frailty, Dementia

Per-Capita Medical Radiation Exposure Down in United States

Low Maternal Vitamin D May Raise Risk for ADHD in Offspring

Current Access to Endovascular Thrombectomy Centers Limited

Function, Cognition, Psych Well-Being Linked to Postop Death

Nonglycemic Factors Up Risk for Peripheral Neuropathy in T1DM

PCPs Feel Unprepared in Providing Dementia Care

Ophthalmologic Symptoms Common in Parkinson Disease

Apixaban Seems Safer Than Rivaroxaban for A-Fib

Diabetes-Related Lower-Extremity Complications Increasing

Anticholinergic Burden Tied to Adverse Effects in Middle Age

Stress-Related Disorders Linked to Neurodegenerative Disease

2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices

Rates of Unintended Pregnancy Higher in Women With Disabilities

FDA: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities May Affect Medical Devices

Widowhood Tied to More Rapid Cognitive Decline Among Seniors

Female Clinical Chairs Paid Significantly Less Than Men

FDA: Singulair to Get ‘Black Box’ Warning

Gulf War Illness Still Poses High Symptom Burden

CDC: Fall-Related TBI Deaths Increasing Among U.S. Residents

Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs

Multisensor Data Can Assess MS-Related Limb Dysfunction

Racial/Ethnic Insurance Coverage Disparity Down Since ACA

FDA Bans Electrical Shock Devices Used on the Mentally Disabled

Smartphone Use Linked to Increased Meds Required for Headache

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