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Loan Forgiveness, Educational Debt May Affect Practice Patterns

Acetaminophen Safe as First-Line Analgesic for Most Older Adults

National Hand Hygiene Initiative Successful in Australia

Increased Screen Time in Preschool Tied to Worse Inattention

Sixty People Charged in Massive Opioid Painkiller Investigation

Stimulation of Targets in Brain May Up Recollection in Seniors

Sensory Sensitivity Tied to Constipation in Young Children

Stroke Hospitalizations Down in Black, White Medicare Enrollees

Sleep Myths Are Commonly Circulated

Hand Hygiene Compliance Poor in Task Transitions

Abnormal Romberg Test Predicts Prolonged Concussion in Children

More Sports Experience May Reduce Impact of Concussions

Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Beats Sham Tx for Peds ADHD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Prenatal Insomnia

Low Scam Awareness May Indicate Alzheimer Risk in Seniors

Intensive BP Lowering May Up Cognitive Decline in Elderly

American College of Physicians, April 11-13

AEDs Tied to Higher Pneumonia Risk in Alzheimer Patients

New Scale Helps Identify More Serious Cases of Mononucleosis

Standardizing Demographics Ups Accuracy of Patient Matching

Terminally Ill People in New Jersey Given Right to End Lives

Very Low LDL-C, Triglycerides Tied to Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk in Women

Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction

Mindfulness Yoga Aids Patients With Parkinson Disease

Myoelectric Computer Interface Beneficial for Stroke Survivors

CDC: Prevalence of Autism at Age 4 Years Increasing

Haptoglobin Expression Tied to Outcomes in Preterm Newborns

Verubecestat, Atabecestat Not Beneficial for Preventing Alzheimer Disease

FDA Warns of Consumer Devices That Claim to Diagnose Concussion

New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria

Proximity to Major Roadways Impacts Child Development

Cortical Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis Tracked With 7.0-T MRI

No Benefit Seen With Rituximab for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Pregnancy History Not Likely Tied to Later Cognitive Function

Beta Interferon Tied to Lower Mortality in Relapsing-Onset MS

Minerals Not Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Women

FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers

Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money

Reduction in Autism Diagnoses Observed With DSM-5

Guidelines Address PFO Closure for Secondary Stroke Prevention

Amyloid PET Linked to Changes in Management for MCI, Dementia

Americans Borrowed $88 Billion in Past Year to Pay for Health Care

March 2019 Briefing – Neurology

Cannabis Products Used Differ for Cancer, Noncancer Patients

Doctors Unclear on Legal Obligations in Caring for Patients With Disability

Awake Endoscopic Spinal Fusion Appears to Be Safe, Effective

FDA Approves Mavenclad for Treating Multiple Sclerosis

High Rates of Visual Problems Seen in Stroke Survivors

Shorter Reproductive Span May Up Risk for Dementia in Women

Therapeutic Ball Pits Found to Harbor Pathogenic Germs

High Prenatal Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio Linked to ADHD at Age 7

Questions Remain About Safety of Parkinson Disease Psychosis Drug

Lifetime HTN Risk High for Black Men and Women, White Men

Doctors With Malpractice Claims More Likely to Leave Medicine

Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes

Maltreatment in Childhood May Affect Course of Adult Depression

Infants Born Weighing <400 g Who Survive at Risk for Severe Morbidity

FDA Approves Mayzent for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Smoking Seems Not to Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community

$775 Million Settlement Reached in Xarelto Lawsuits

Aspiration Noninferior to Stent Retriever for Clot Removal

2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History

Ocular Protein Levels May Be Useful for Alzheimer Testing

Digital Intervention Ups Socialization in Children With Autism

More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health

Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism

Certain Dietary Patterns Linked to Cognitive Performance

Older Age at Puberty Linked to Lower Odds of Multiple Sclerosis

In Youth With ADHD, New-Onset Psychosis Up With Amphetamines

Patients With Diabetes at Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea

Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives

Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk

Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications

Less Invasive Method Safely IDs Epilepsy Surgical Candidates

Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017

‘Brain Vital Signs’ Detect Concussion-Related Changes

Having Affected Relatives Linked to Increased Alzheimer Risk

CDC: 2000 to 2017 Saw Increase in Mortality Due to Dementia

Average of 283,000 Children Have Sports-Related TBIs/Year

Noncontrast Brain MRI Effective for Monitoring Multiple Sclerosis

CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health

Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner

Diet Quality in Midlife Not Linked to Later Risk for Dementia

Odds of Dry Eye Disease Up With Migraine Headache

MRI Method That Measures Iron in Brain Shows Impact of Stroke

Retinal Microvascular Changes Identified in Alzheimer Disease

AAN: No Increased MS Relapse Risk in Postpartum Period

Predictors ID’d for Successful Removal of Mechanical Ventilation

Long-Term Systemic Hormone Therapy May Up Alzheimer Risk

Conversion From Sleep Disorder to Neurodegeneration Studied

Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury

Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring

AAN: Sweetened Drinks Linked to More Severe Disability in MS

Few Seniors Receive Regular Brief Cognitive Assessments

Cocoa Beverage Could Improve Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue

Methanol Toxicity Can Result From Occupational Exposure

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Stroke Risk

AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors

MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study

February 2019 Briefing – Neurology

Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision

FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company

AAN: Professional Soccer Players Show Increased Risk for ALS

Lowering BP, Lipids in Healthy Elderly Has No Cognitive Effect

Prenatal Vitamin Intake in Early Pregnancy May Cut Autism Risk

Contributors to Delay of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis ID’d

2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians

Higher Triglycerides May Be Protective in the Very Elderly

Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use

National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually

Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures

Midlife Cognitive, Physical Activity May Cut Dementia Risk

Studies Promising for Sensory Feedback for Hand Prostheses

Study Looks at Pathology of CTE in American Football Players

New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition

Early Intensive Treatment May Improve Long-Term MS Outcomes

Late-Onset Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness

Sports Medicine Society Updates Concussion Guidelines

Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke After Menopause

Brief Anesthesia in Infancy Does Not Mar Neurodevelopment

Hospital Prices Growing Faster Than Physician Prices

Subsymptom Threshold Exercise Speeds Concussion Recovery

Medicare Patients With MS Face Higher Out-of-Pocket Rx Costs

Physical Activity Down Across Chronic Disease Subgroups

High Rates of MenB Vaccination Advised in University Outbreaks

Functional MRI Patterns Indicate Consciousness, Unconsciousness

Lower Birth Weight May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Severity

Neoadjuvant PD-1 Blockade Seems Effective in Glioblastoma

Midlife Systemic Inflammation Linked to Later Cognitive Decline

ASA: Opioid Epidemic Tied to Infection-Related Stroke

ASA: Intensive BP Control Lowers Bleeding Risk in Stroke Patients

Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events

American Stroke Association, Feb. 6-8

Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017

Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems

ASA: Reversal Agent Cuts Severe Bleeding With Factor Xa Inhibitors

Low Fitness, Obesity Linked to Later Disability Pension

FDA Warns 17 Companies About Illegal Alzheimer Disease Products

Education Not Tied to Rate of Cognitive Change in Seniors

Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads

Trazodone Not Associated With Reduced Risk for Dementia

Discord Found in Clinician-, Criteria-Based Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

ERAS Protocol Can Cut Opioid Use After Spine Surgery

EEG-Guided Anesthesia Does Not Cut Postop Delirium in Seniors

Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use

Ethnic Differences Seen at Time of Dementia Diagnosis in U.K.

Compounded Topical Pain Creams No Better Than Placebo

Frailty Tied to Liver Transplant Wait-List Mortality in Cirrhosis

Early Tau Deposition Elevated for Women Versus Men

Expanded Recall of Warfarin Level Monitoring Test Strips

January 2019 Briefing – Neurology

Hearing Loss Linked to Subjective Cognitive Function Decline

Pharmacist-Led Phone Follow-Up May Cut Readmission Rates

Management of MS in Pregnancy Reviewed in U.K. Guideline

AHA: Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Cardiovascular Disease

Thymectomy + PDN Beneficial for Non-Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis

ASA: Increased Odds of Stroke, MI With E-Cigarette Use

ASA: Flu-Like Illness Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke

Aerobic Exercise Tied to Better Cognition at All Ages

Intensive BP Treatment Does Not Reduce Dementia Risk

NOACs Recommended as First-Line Prevention of Stroke in A-Fib

Comorbid Neck Injury Up for Women With Concussion

Machine Learning Methods Can Detect UTI in Dementia Patients

Screen Time Linked to Poorer Child Developmental Performance

Helmet Use Low Among Standing Electric Scooter Riders

Cognitive Scores After Kidney Transplant Tied to Frailty

Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment

Risk for Conversion of MS Varies With Different Therapies

Suicide Incidence Up in Autism Spectrum Disorder 2013 to 2017

Virtual Video Visits Liked by Patients, Providers

Levodopa + Carbidopa Does Not Modify Disease in Early Parkinson

BP >120/80 mm Hg Linked to Lower Gray Matter Volume

Most Stroke Survivors ≥50 Years Report Complete Mental Health

Mavoglurant Improves Visual Attention in Fragile X Syndrome

Medical Cannabis Decisions Being Made by Users, Not Doctors

Canadian Syncope Risk Score IDs ED Monitoring Time Postsyncope

Frailty Could Increase Susceptibility for Dementia

FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications

Temporary Impairment in HRQOL After Teen Sports Concussion

Nerve Transfer Promising for Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Epilepsy Drug Sabril

Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent

High Levels of Activity, Motor Ability Linked to Better Cognition

Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending

Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed

Less Deep Sleep in Elderly Tied to Alzheimer Disease Markers

Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs

Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty

Psychotherapy May Reduce Frequency of Nonepileptic Seizures

No Increased Fall Risk With HTN Treatment in Older Women

Obesity Linked to Lower Gray Matter Brain Volume

Costs Higher for Those With Comorbid Noncommunicable Diseases

AI Technology IDs Genetic Diseases by Analyzing Facial Photos

Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016

ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate

Single-Family Rooms May Benefit Very Preterm Infants

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