Researchers examined why patients who experience seizures may also face a higher degree of vascular disease. “Several recent studies have shown that patients with functional seizures are at an elevated risk for death,” Jonah Fox, MD, explains. “It...
The following is a summary of “Spatiotemporal neurodegeneration of the substantia nigra and its connecting cortex and subcortex in Parkinson’s disease,” published in the November 2024 issue of Neurology by Wen et al. Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease...
1. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) had greater efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms in participants with major depressive disorder than either tDCS + rTMS alone. Evidence Rating...
An analysis of more than 5,300 patients with MS shows that access to early treatment in MS varies, though those with post-2017 diagnoses often began sooner.
The following is a summary of “Characterization of changes in the resting-state intrinsic network in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy,” published in the November 2024 issue of Endocrinology by Zhang et al. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), the...
The following is a summary of “Do immune checkpoint inhibitors affect the course of multiple sclerosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Neurology by Gelibter et al. Older people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) have...
The following is a summary of “Spatiotemporal neurodegeneration of the substantia nigra and its connecting cortex and subcortex in Parkinson’s disease,” published in the November 2024 issue of Neurology by Wen et al. Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease...
1. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) had greater efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms in participants with major depressive disorder than either tDCS + rTMS alone. Evidence Rating...
An analysis of more than 5,300 patients with MS shows that access to early treatment in MS varies, though those with post-2017 diagnoses often began sooner.
The following is a summary of “Characterization of changes in the resting-state intrinsic network in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy,” published in the November 2024 issue of Endocrinology by Zhang et al. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), the...
The following is a summary of “Do immune checkpoint inhibitors affect the course of multiple sclerosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Neurology by Gelibter et al. Older people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) have...
A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and additional resources all focused on tardive dyskinesia (TD).
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Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, negatively impacting sleep quality and overall health.
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.
This course discusses whether progression independent of relapse activity in multiple sclerosis is linked with the rate of spinal cord atrophy and the burden of brain paramagnetic rim lesions.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
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