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Stroke thrombectomy alone fails noninferiority to bridging tPA
The rate of good functional outcome was 57% for patients who underwent direct thrombectomy and 65% among patients who received IV thrombolysis...
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Multivitamins, but not cocoa, tied to slowed brain aging
The findings “may have important public health implications, particularly for brain health, given the accessibility of multivitamins and minerals...
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B-cell repletion is common with MS drug, but no symptom worsening
While “surprising,” these findings do not prove that B-cell repletion does not put someone at risk.
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Brief, automated cognitive test may offer key advantages in MS
The automated NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery may be used as an alternative to other gold-standard measures which may cover limited domains or...
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Specialty pharmacists may speed time to MS treatment
Because there currently is no established DMT selection algorithm, specialty pharmacists can assist in medication education and management.
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Vitamin D and omega-3 supplements reduce autoimmune disease risk
“People who are otherwise healthy and have a family history of autoimmune disease might also consider starting to take these supplements.”
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Antihypertensives tied to lower Alzheimer’s disease pathology
While too early to make firm clinical recommendations, this preliminary study provides “food for thought.”
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Cannabis use common for MS-related spasticity
The new data reflect the latest patterns of use amid sweeping changes in recreational and medical marijuana laws.
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New consensus guideline on clinical MRI use in MS
The updated protocol is beneficial in providing “simple, reasonable guidelines that can be easily acquired at almost any imaging location in the U...
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FDA not recognizing efficacy of psychopharmacologic therapies
If this reorientation is going to lead to the broad indications the newer drugs likely deserve, “we have to move the FDA along,” said Dr. Stephen...
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Patients given NSAIDs over antiemetics for headaches spend less time in the ED
Treatment with oral drugs only was associated with an 11% reduction of length of stay, compared with treatment with parenteral medication only.