Interesting Neuro: Parkinson Rates & Zika News

Relation of Cerebral Vessel Disease to Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia and Cognitive Function in Elderly People: a Cross-Sectional Study. Abstract link. **** Neuronal Human BACE1 Knockin Induces Systemic Diabetes in Mice. Abstract link.

Autism and Epilepsy. A Population-Based Nationwide Cohort Study. Press release. **** Levetiracetam vs. Brivaracetam for Adults with Refractory Focal Seizures: a Meta-Analysis and Indirect Comparison. Abstract link.

Long-Term Effectiveness of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation for Cluster Headache. Abstract link. ****Management of Adults with Acute Migraine in the Emergency Department: the American Headache Society Evidence Assessment of Parenteral Pharmacotherapies. Abstract link.

FDA Grants Priority Review for Genentech’s OCREVUS™ (Ocrelizumab) Biologics License Application. Press release. ****Cerebral Microbleeds in Multiple Sclerosis Evaluated on Susceptibility-Weighted Images and Quantitative Susceptibility Maps: a Case-Control Study. Abstract link.

Zecuity (sumatriptan) Migraine Patch: Drug Safety Communication. Press release. ****Obesity and Multiple Sclerosis: a Mendelian Randomization Study. Abstract link.

Parkinson’s Disease-Related Proteins PINK1 and Parkin Repress Mitochondrial Antigen Presentation. Abstract link. ****Time Trends in the Incidence of Parkinson Disease. Abstract link.

Association Between CYP2C19 Loss-of-Function Allele Status and Efficacy of Clopidogrel for Risk Reduction Among Patients with Minor Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack. Abstract link.****The Use of Stent Retrievers in Acute Ischemic Stroke. Abstract link.

A Peptide for Targeted, Systemic Delivery of Imaging and Therapeutic Compounds into Acute Brain Injuries. Abstract link.****Pharmacologic Neuroprotection for Functional Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Literature. Abstract link.

NIH Launches Large Study of Pregnant Women in Areas Affected by Zika Virus. Press release.****A CRISPR Screen Defines a Signal Peptide Processing Pathway Required by Flaviviruses. Abstract link.

A Rhesus Macaque Model of Asian-Lineage Zika Virus Infection. Article abstract.****Is Zika the Cause of Microcephaly? Report link.