Conference Coverage
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Conference Coverage
MRI Techniques Could Help Distinguish Between MS and Migraine
STOWE, VT—Some patients with migraine receive an inappropriate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). The two disorders share certain clinical and...
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Conference Coverage
Is Chronification the Natural History of Migraine?
OJAI, CA—Diagnosis, while critically important in the management of migraine, “is just half the picture,” said Robert Cowan, MD, Higgins Professor...
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Conference Coverage
Does Migraine Transiently Open the Blood–Brain Barrier?
STOWE, VT—Experimental evidence suggests that migraine, particularly migraine with aura, is associated with cortical spreading depression (CSD)...
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Conference Coverage
Combined Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment Reduces First Stroke Risk
LOS ANGELES—Among adults with an intermediate risk of cardiovascular disease, a combination of blood pressure and cholesterol lowering treatments...
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Conference Coverage
Early Planning Helps Ease Transition From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care
WASHINGTON, DC—Transitioning pediatric epilepsy patients to receive care in the adult system can be a daunting task, said Rebecca J. Schultz, PhD...
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Conference Coverage
Conference News Roundup—European Society of Cardiology
Patients with atrial fibrillation could reduce the risk of dementia by taking stroke prevention medications, according to recommendations...
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Conference Coverage
What Are the Top Missed Imaging Diagnoses in Epilepsy?
WASHINGTON, DC—Neuroimaging is a core competency for epileptologists, according to an overview presented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the...
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Conference Coverage
What Are the Consequences of Changing Antiepileptic Drug Regimens as Part of Pregnancy Planning?
WASHINGTON, DC—Women with epilepsy of reproductive age have a high likelihood of successfully changing their antiepileptic drug (AED) regimen to...
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Conference Coverage
Rapid-Response Teams Can Decrease Admission Times for Patients With Stroke
LOS ANGELES—Adding a rapid-response team member into the emergency department process to coordinate care for patients eligible for IV t-PA...
Literature Review
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Literature Review
Siponimod May Benefit Patients With Secondary Progressive MS
Among patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), siponimod appears to decrease the risk of disability progression, according to...
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Literature Review
Genetic Screening May Reduce Carbamazepine-Induced Cutaneous Adverse Reactions
Preemptive HLA-A*31:01 genetic screening may significantly decrease the incidence of carbamazepine-induced cutaneous adverse reactions in Japanese...
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Literature Review
Headache Remains a Significant Public Health Problem
Severe headache and migraine remain significant public health problems, and their prevalence has been stable for years, according to a review...
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Literature Review
Young Women With Stroke Have Higher Rates of Pregnancy Complications
When compared with the general population, young women with stroke have more pregnancy loss throughout their lives, according to research...
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Literature Review
Baseline Symptoms May Predict Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and a high burden of autonomic symptoms are associated with increased risk...
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Literature Review
MRI Reveals Less Cortical Thickness Among Patients With Persistent Posttraumatic Headache
Patients with persistent posttraumatic headache have less cortical thickness in bilateral frontal regions and right hemisphere parietal regions of...
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Literature Review
Low Vitamin B12 Level Is Associated With Worsening in Parkinson’s Disease
People with early, untreated Parkinson’s disease who have low vitamin B12 levels appear to have greater worsening of mobility and cognitive...
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Literature Review
LRRK2 Mutation Is Associated With Slower Motor Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
The leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) G2019S mutation is associated with slower motor function decline in Parkinson’s disease, according to...
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Literature Review
Sonified EEG Could Be Useful Triage Tool
Medical students and nurses who listen to 15 seconds of single-channel sonified EEGs may detect seizures with 95% to 98% sensitivity, thus...
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Literature Review
MRI May Reveal PML in Patients With Undetectable JCV
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are treated with natalizumab can have small progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) lesions on...
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Literature Review
Variants in One Gene May Account for 7% of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Cases
Rare genetic variants that affect the maturation, migration, and death of neurons appear to be responsible for about 7% of cases of juvenile...
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Literature Review
Deep Gray Matter Volume Loss May Drive Disability Worsening in MS
Deep gray matter volume loss drives disability accumulation in multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a multicenter, longitudinal study published...
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Literature Review
Brain Stimulation May Enhance Memory
Electrical stimulation in the lateral temporal cortex enhances verbal memory performance, according to two studies in patients with epilepsy.“...
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Literature Review
Valproate Exposure in Utero Significantly Decreases Educational Attainment in Children
In utero exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in combination, or sodium valproate alone, significantly decreases educational attainment in...
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Literature Review
Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers, Not Cognition, Will Now Define Disorder
A new definition of Alzheimer’s disease based solely on biomarkers has the potential to strengthen clinical trials and change the way physicians...
News Roundup
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News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—May 2018
Delaying school start time can provide sustained benefits for sleep duration, daytime alertness, and mental well-being, according to a study...
Commentary
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Commentary
Pain: What We Have Achieved in the Past 25 Years
Dr. Ashina is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, and Director of the Headache Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York,...
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Commentary
Commentary—A Logical and Modern Approach
The biologically defined amyloid beta–tau–neuronal damage (ATN) framework is a logical and modern approach to Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. It is...