Hemorrhage Risk and Anticoagulation: Implications of Brain Microbleeds
5 key facts about the association between cerebral microbleeds and risk of future intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with afib who take oral anticoagulants after ischemic stroke.
Antihypertensive Medications and Survival After Stroke or TIAs
A large retrospective cohort study of over 12,000 patients from 40 hospitals looked at the risk of death following stroke or TIA, and whether patients had been prescribed antihypertensive medications.
Exercise and Alzheimer Disease
A large study evaluated exercise and its effects on cognitive function in patients with, or at risk for, Alzheimer disease.
Caffeine Metabolism in PD
Lower serum caffeine levels may be of diagnostic significance in early Parkinson disease, consistent with epidemiologic data that support the neuro-protective properties of caffeine.
Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and MRI Lesions: 5 Important Facts
In this 6-minute video presentation, Dr. Andrew Wilner describes the epidemiology and pathophysiology of carbon monoxide poisoning and reviews the implications of a recently published observational study.
NORSE: 5 Important Facts
Although rare, new onset refractory status epilepticus can be life threatening if not identified quickly.
Midlife Triglyceride Levels and Alzheimer Disease Pathology
Findings from a study lends credence to the role of lipids in the early stages of Alzheimer disease.
Weight Loss and Parkinson Disease
An incident, population-based prospective cohort study examined weight changes over time in patients with Parkinson disease.
Stroke Associated Infection
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with acute stroke and evaluated the effect of infection during the hospitalization period.
Low-Dose Aspirin and the Risk of Intracranial Bleeds
Asleep vs Awake Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease
A study that compared motor and nonmotor outcomes of DBS for Parkinson disease may show promise for patients' quality of life.
Concussions in Adolescence and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
A study of over 80,000 patients confirmed another strong reason to prevent young people from repetitive head blows.
Cannabidiol for Seizures
Marijuana has been employed since ancient times for the treatment of epilepsy. However, rigorous scientific data supporting its efficacy has been essentially nonexistent until recently.
Cognitive Change is Predicted by Beta Amyloid and Subjective Belief in Decline
In this video, Dr. Lazzara discusses a new study that identified patients at greatest risk of memory loss and global loss of cognitive function.
Treatment of Acute Migraine Pain in the Emergency Department
A new study makes the case for alternatives to opioids in the treatment of migraine.
Concussion Update: 5 Important Facts
Causes of concussion include direct trauma, rapid acceleration-deceleration, and blast injury. Dr. Wilner discusses recent literature.
Vertebral Artery Stenosis: Medical or Surgical Tx?
A meta-analysis compared medical therapy with medical therapy plus angioplasty for the treatment of symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis.
Acoustic Stimulation, Sleep, and Memory
Patients underwent one night of a sham stimulation followed by pink noise stimulation delivered during slow wave activity.
Cannabis, Stroke, and Heart Failure
An abstract presented at ACC 2017 explored the cardiovascular effects of cannabis use.
Migraine Prevention: Promising New Drug
Peter Goadsby, MD discusses the efficacy, safety, & tolerability of the CGRP inhibitor erenumab in a phase III trial of participants with episodic migraine.
New Parkinson Disease Treatment
Patients with Parkinson disease experiencing “off” episodes on levodopa/carbidopa now have another treatment option.
Cognitive Function: Impact of Testosterone Treatment
Did testosterone treatment improve cognitive function and memory in elderly men diagnosed with low testosterone and age-related memory impairment?
Intracranial Hemorrhage with SSRI Use
Is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use associated with an increased risk of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage?
Manganese and Parkinsonism
Is the parkinsonian phenotype seen in welders related to the exposure of manganese-containing welding fumes?
Burnout Among Neurologists
What factors contributed to burnout among your fellow neurologists, and what can you do to reduce your own risk?
Sauna Bathing and Dementia Risk
Although sauna bathing can be beneficial in cardiovascular disease, how does the practice impact dementia and Alzheimer disease?
Impact of Marijuana on Cerebral Blood Flow
Could marijuana use increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease?
Potential Source of Stem Cells
Research in a mouse model identified a source of stem cells in the meninges.
Alzheimer Disease: Amyloid Burden & Loneliness
Is loneliness predictive of preclinical Alzheimer disease? Dr. Lazzara discusses a study of cortical amyloid burden and loneliness in older adults.
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Impact of Exercise
Dr. Lazzara reports on a study examining the effects of exercise on the cognitive function of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.