March news includes possible brain tumor therapies, a study exploring mechanisms underlying demyelination-induced seizures, and VNS post stroke.
We present a selection of interesting neurology articles for the month of March in the following slides. See the slide legends for links to the article summaries.
Interesting Neurology: Tumor Tx and Stroke Recovery. March 2017
Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Is Subjected to Glucose Modification and Oxidation in Alzheimer’s Disease. Abstract link. **** Prolonged Sleep Duration as a Marker of Early Neurodegeneration Predicting Incident Dementia. Abstract link.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy-Like Neuropathological Findings Without a History of Trauma. Abstract link.****Women May Be at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussion than Men. Press release.
Therapeutic Targeting of Polycomb and BET Bromodomain Proteins in Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas. Abstract link. ****Pharmacologic Targeting of S6K1 in PTEN-Deficient Neoplasia. Abstract link.
Predictors of Unintended Pregnancy in Women with Epilepsy. Abstract Link. ****Modified Atkins Diet Is an Effective Treatment for Children with Doose Syndrome. Abstract link.
The Long-Term Effect of Acupuncture for Migraine Prophylaxis. A Randomized Clinical Trial. Abstract link.****Association Between Migraine and Atopic Diseases in Childhood: a Potential Protective Role of Anti-Allergic Drugs. Abstract link.
Chronic Demyelination-Induced Seizures. Abstract link. ****High-Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy and Autologous HCT for Relapsing-Remitting MS. Abstract link.
The Melanoma-Linked “Redhead” MC1R Influences Dopaminergic Neuron Survival. Abstract link. ****Synaptic Vesicle Glycoprotein 2C (SV2C) Modulates Dopamine Release and Is Disrupted in Parkinson Disease. Abstract link.
Head Position in Stroke Trial: an International Cluster Cross-Over Randomized Trial. Abstract link. Presentation LB1***Resumption of Oral Anticoagulation After Intracerebral Hemorrhage Is Associated with Decreased Mortality and Favorable Functional Outcome. Abstract link. Presentation LB6
A Randomized Double-Blind Pilot Study Assessing Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) During Rehabilitation for Improved Upper Limb Motor Function After Stroke. Abstract link. LB18 ****Newly-Diagnosed Depression Precedes Cognitive Impairment Following Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Abstract Link. Session A14, Abstract 93
