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Delirium Common in Seniors Presenting to ED With COVID-19

RSNA: Anxiety May Hasten Progression to Alzheimer Disease

RSNA: Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 Examined

Non-COVID-19-Related Deaths Up, Too

Cognitive Exercises May Lower Risk for Postoperative Delirium

Predictors of Late Effects in Young AML Survivors Explored

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Nov. 13-15

Rates of VTE, Major Bleeding High in Primary CNS Lymphoma

Air Pollution May Up Alzheimer Disease Risk in Elderly

Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism

Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos

Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health

Risk for Heart Failure Lower With Healthy Sleep Patterns

Patients Happier With Doctors of Same Race

Asymptomatic Brain Bleeds in Newborns Not Tied to Long-Term Harm

Symptoms Evolve During Five Years After Combat Concussion

Automated Alarm IDs Inpatients at Risk for Sudden Decline

Incidence of Restless Leg Syndrome High in Pregnancy

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Nerve Pain

Most Pediatric Cases of Abusive Head Trauma Occur in Private Homes

COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors, Nurses

AHA: Young Adults With CVD Have Low Flu Vaccination Rates

Stroke Risk Increased With Depressive Symptoms

Preexisting Tinnitus May Be Exacerbated by COVID-19

New Cancer Drug Approvals Linked to Drop in Mortality

Medicare Outpatient Premium to Rise

Panel Recommends Against Approval of Experimental Drug for Alzheimer Disease

Regulators Discuss Approval of New Alzheimer Disease Drug

Restricting Symptoms at the End of Life Decreasing

COVID-19-Linked Ischemic Strokes More Severe

Multinutrient Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease

Considerable Decreases Seen in Health Care Use During COVID-19

Global Burden High for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Have Recommended Stroke Knowledge

~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up

Rate of Memory Decline Greater for Mothers Who Do Not Work for Pay

Air Pollution Tied to Neurological Disorders in Seniors

Many U.S. Young Adults Not Aware of Stroke Symptoms

Rural Patients With Alzheimer Disease Have Shorter Survival

COVID-19-Related Death Up for Adults With Down Syndrome

SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices

Objective Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Mortality in Seniors

American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7

Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure

Skin Breaks Drop With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates

Skin Breaks Down With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates

Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome

Weekend Admission Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality

Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Risk for ADHD in Offspring

Higher-Calorie Refeeding Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa

Investigational Drug May Prolong Survival in Patients With ALS

Time to Diagnosis Longer for Subtle Seizures in Focal Epilepsy

Neurologic Complications Seen in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Autism, ADHD Linked to More Doctor, Hospital Visits by Age 1

Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults

Apathy in Older Adults May Signal Risk for Developing Dementia

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Raise Risk for Psychopathology

Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes

Reducing Drinking May Improve Pain Interference Symptoms

Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids

Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control

DKA Episode May Harm Cognitive Function in Children With T1D

Type of Anesthesia Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Specific Factors Tied to Unemployment With MS Diagnosis

T2DM Links to Risk for Dementia Differ by Type, Glycemic Control

Remote Ischemic Postconditioning May Aid Stroke Recovery

Bimodal Neuromodulation Device May Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms

Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis

Lifetime Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 17.4 Percent Among Doctors

Early Physical Therapy Beneficial for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica

Neurologic Manifestations Seen in Most Hospitalized With COVID-19

Catheter Ablation for A-Fib Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

Lake Jackson, Texas, Lifts Boil-Water Notice Triggered by Parasite

Hydroxychloroquine Not Beneficial for SARS-CoV-2 Preexposure Prophylaxis

Financial Distress May Increase Suicide Risk in Those With ADHD

COVID-19 Mortality Higher in Patients With Parkinson Disease

CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults

Autism Triggers Nonverbal Manifestation of GI Symptoms in Children

Plasma Caffeine Concentration Lower in Parkinson Disease

Home-Based Telerehabilitation Beneficial for Stroke Patients

September 2020 Briefing – Neurology

AI Model Shows Deep Learning Can Detect Large Vessel Occlusion

Disparities in CVD Burden Increasing Between Richest, Poorer

Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020

Generalized Epilepsy Tied to Higher Sleep Apnea Risk

Higher Odds of Migraines Seen Among Sexual Minorities

Stroke, CVD Risk Up With Two or More Menopausal Symptoms

Metabolic Surgery May Cut Risk for Cardiovascular Events, Death

Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247 Percent of Medicare

Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Tap Water of Lake Jackson, Texas

Pupillary Light Reflex Metrics May ID Sports Concussion in Teens

ACIP Provides Recommendations on Meningococcal Vaccination

FDA: Mercury Risk Means Certain People Should Not Get Amalgam Dental Fillings

FDA Requiring Labeling Changes to Benzodiazepine Prescribing Information

Guidelines Updated for Managing Dyslipidemia to Cut CVD Risk

Cognition-Enhancing Supplements May Contain Unapproved Drugs

Stroke ‘Alarm Clock’ Improves Acute Stroke Management Metrics

Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth

Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM

Pregnancy May Delay Onset of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Air Pollution May Raise Stroke Risk With Atrial Fibrillation

Inverted U-Shaped Link Seen for Sleep Duration, Cognitive Decline

Individuals With Autism at Risk for Other Health Conditions

Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities

Details Emerge on Unexplained Illness in AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Botox for TMJ Disorder Does Not Affect Jaw Bone Density

Transient Orthostatic Hypotension Common in Parkinson Disease

Study Suggests Smoking Causes Fatal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Meta-Analysis Links PTSD to Increased Dementia Risk

Low-to-Moderate Drinking May Protect Cognition During Aging

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health

Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Portable Low-Field MRI Allows Brain Imaging in ICU Patients

Clinical Score Predicts Poor Pain Control After Spine Surgery

About 20 Percent of Women Avoid Pregnancy Due to Migraine

Coronary Artery Calcium Score IDs Coronary Heart Disease Risk

Depression Worsens Over Time in Caregivers of Partners With Dementia

Future Cardiovascular Event Risk Up With High BP in Young Adults

Florida Teen Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba

Modafinil in Early Pregnancy Not Tied to Congenital Malformations

Time Span of Football Play Not Linked to Concussion Recovery

Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Seizures During Menstrual Cycle Tied to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

ATV Accidents in Children Most Often Result in Head, Neck Injuries

Guidelines Updated for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Maternal Obesity May Alter Fetal Brain Development

Child Cancer Survivors’ Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Deficits

Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline

Adult ADHD Symptoms May Predict Motor Vehicle Crash Risk

Few U.S. Children Meet Guidelines for Exercise, Screen Time

Sodium Phenylbutyrate-Taurursodiol Promising for ALS

Moderate/High Risk for ESRD Tied to Worse Cognition Later in Life

Dementia May Contribute to More Deaths Than Previously Thought

VA/DoD Issue Guideline for Diagnosis, Management of HTN

Emergency Visits for E-Scooter Injuries Up From 2014 to 2019

Brain Scan May Guide Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Maternal H1N1 Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Offspring

ADA Updates Guideline for Pharmacotherapy of T2DM

Consensus Statements Issued for Adult Cochlear Implantation

Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS

August 2020 Briefing – Neurology

Use of Fitness Trackers May Spur Exercise in Older Adults With MS

Palliative Care Explored for Long-Term Neurological Conditions

Risk for Cancer Reduced for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Recovery Protocol Cuts Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery

Smoking, High Early-Life BMI Projected to Add to MS Burden

Admissions for Stroke, TIA Down Early in COVID-19 Pandemic

Exposure to Burning Wood Linked to Abnormal Cardiac Parameters

AHA Details How to Lower Stroke Risk During, After Heart Surgery

About One in Three Multiple Sclerosis Patients Have Migraine

WHO: Polio Eradicated in Africa

Blacks Have Higher Incidence of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis

Feeling Dizzy Upon Standing May Point to Later Dementia

For Black Children With Autism, Diagnosis Occurs at About Age 5

Antihypertensive Agents Not Tied to Higher Risk for Depression

Relationship Between Alzheimer Disease, Sleep Patterns Explored

Advisory Panel Rejects Nearly All Proposals for Fetal Tissue Research

Healthy Diet Inversely Linked to Prodromal Parkinson Disease Features

Racial Health Disparities Exist Among Pro Football Players

CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia

Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic

Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline

Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Risk for CVD

Outdoor Artificial Light at Night May Worsen Sleep in Teens

Factors ID’d in Withdrawal of Life Support in Severe TBI Patients

Preventable Hospitalizations Up Among Those With Dementia

Brain Changes Identified in Nonconcussed Contact Athletes

Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Harm Child Neurodevelopment

Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors

Four in 10 Children’s Behavioral Care Facilities Offer Autism Services

Mental Stress-Induced Brain Activation Linked to Angina

Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million

COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes

Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

Telestroke Consultations Down During COVID-19 Pandemic

Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

In Wales, One-Fifth of Adults With Hearing Aids Do Not Use Them

Almost One in Three Black Young Adults in U.S. Have Hypertension

Relapse Rates Lower With Ofatumumab in Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin D/Calcium Reduces Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

CDC: More American Indian, Alaska Natives in Fair, Poor Health

ED Visits Decreased in Five States From January Through April 2020

Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms

CV Meds Underused in Hispanics With Peripheral Artery Disease

Education May Affect β-Amyloid Burden in Alzheimer Disease

CDC Describes 238 Confirmed Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis

President Says Medicare Should Expand Telehealth Services

Most Studies Still Fail to Analyze Data by Sex

WTC Responders With Impaired Cognition Have Brain Changes

Long-Term Negative Thinking Tied to Alzheimer Risk

USPSTF Still Advises Against Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening

Risk for Acute Cerebrovascular Events Low in COVID-19 Patients

More Than One in Three Stroke Survivors Have Uncontrolled HTN

38 Percent of Older Adults in U.S. Not Ready for Video Doctor Visits

July 2020 Briefing – Neurology

Early-Life Adversity Associated With Accelerated Biological Aging

Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women

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