February news includes stroke risk with Alzheimer disease & migraine, neonatal hemorrhagic stroke, and head trauma in sports.
We present a selection of interesting neurology articles for the month of February in the following slides. See the slide legends for links to the article summaries.
Interesting Neurology: Stroke Risks & Treatment. February 2017
Association of Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation with Alzheimer Disease Stage in Apolipoprotein E ε4 Carriers. A Review. Abstract link. **** Association of Dietary Cholesterol and Egg Intakes with the Risk of Incident Dementia or Alzheimer Disease: the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study. Abstract link.
Meditation and Music Improve Memory and Cognitive Function in Adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract link. ****Use of Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Is Associated with a Risk of Stroke among Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. Abstract link.
Malformation Risk of Antiepileptic Drug Exposure during Pregnancy in Women with Epilepsy: Results from a Pregnancy Registry in South India. Abstract Link. ****Practice Guideline Summary: Use of fMRI in the Presurgical Evaluation of Patients with Epilepsy. Abstract link.
Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study Comparing DFN-11 Injection (3 mg subcutaneous sumatriptan) with 6 mg Subcutaneous Sumatriptan for the Treatment of Rapidly-Escalating Attacks of Episodic Migraine. Abstract link.****Psychiatric Comorbidities and Photophobia in Patients with Migraine. Abstract link.
Ocrelizumab versus Interferon Beta-1a in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis. Abstract link. ****Monitoring Long-Term Efficacy of Fampridine in Gait-Impaired Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Abstract link.
Blood-Based NfL. A Biomarker for Differential Diagnosis of Parkinsonian Disorder. Abstract link. ****Changes in Insomnia Subtypes in Early Parkinson Disease. Abstract link.
Incidence of Recurrence in Posterior Circulation Childhood Arterial Ischemic Stroke. Abstract link. ***Stroke as the Initial Manifestation of Atrial Fibrillation. The Framingham Heart Study. Abstract link.
Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Outcomes Associated with Neonatal Hemorrhagic Stroke. A Population-Based Case-Control Study. Abstract link.****Use of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives among Women with Migraines and Risk of Ischemic Stroke. Abstract Link.
Heading in Soccer. More than a Subconcussive Event? Abstract link.****Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Fatalities Among High School and College Football Players - United States, 2005â2014. Abstract link.
