Stroke

Neurology News Network for the week ending March 27, 2021.

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The chair of neurology and Olemberg Family Chair of Neurological Disorders at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine outlined the Florida Stroke Registry and its capabilities.

P values showed evidence of statistical significance at the conventional P <.05 threshold for all assessed non-inferiority margins.

The AURORA collaboration studied pooled study data from 6 randomized studies of ET in ischemic stroke.

Black patients were 16% less likely and Asian patients were 30% less likely to be able to function independently compared to non-Hispanic white patients following endovascular treatment.

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Researchers used predictive swallowing score to help guide decision making in gastric tube placement.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending March 19, 2021.

Black patients accounted for 27% of the patients in the COVID-19 CVD Registry but accounted for 31% of the ischemic stroke cases.

Researchers also found that compared to direct to CT patients, DTAS patients has lower onset-to-reperfusion and door-to-groin times.

The findings suggest the externally altered proprioceptive feedback in forced exercises may be increasing cortical engagement.

Treatment with tPA within 0 to 60 minutes of last known normal occurred for 33% of patients on mobile stroke units, compared to 3% who received standard management.

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Students share their experience in the virtual classroom, navigating new requirements, and the lessons learned from their position in a global pandemic.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending March 12, 2021.

A pair of cerebrovascular and neurosurgery experts discuss a novel approach to communicating hydrocephalus with an arachnoid granulation using a miniature implant, delivered via a percutaneous endovascular catheter.

Researchers found that the proportion of patients meeting DNC criteria suitable for organ donation increased after teleneurology use.

Increases in reperfusion treatment were the largest in lowest-volume hospitals, among rural residents, and among patients aged 85 years and older.

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Researchers found that higher NIHSS scores on admission and a successful first-pass effect were predictors of reaching early neurological improvement.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending March 5, 2021.

The assistant professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University discussed areas of poststroke care that need improvement including a more streamlined process.

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Neurology News Network for the week ending February 27, 2021.