Myoelectric Computer Interface Beneficial for Stroke Survivors
MyoCI well tolerated, can reduce abnormal coactivation in stroke survivors with arm impairment
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Neurology
CDC: Prevalence of Autism at Age 4 Years Increasing
Frequency of co-occurring intellectual disabilities higher among children aged 4 years than 8 years
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Suicidal thoughts, attempts sending more U.S. kids to emergency rooms
By Lisa Rapaport The number of kids and teens visiting U.S. emergency rooms after considering or...
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Verubecestat, Atabecestat Not Beneficial for Preventing Alzheimer Disease
Two trials show lack of effectiveness versus placebo for preclinical Alzheimer disease
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FDA Warns of Consumer Devices That Claim to Diagnose Concussion
Tools include smartphone apps marketed to coaches or parents for use during sporting events
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Yoga may help ease mood disorders in Parkinson’s patients
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People with Parkinson’s disease may have less...
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Zogenix’s seizure drug filing fails to pass U.S. FDA scrutiny
By Manas Mishra (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday refused to fully...
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Electrical brain stimulation can boost memory function in older people
LONDON (Reuters) – Electrical brain stimulation using a non-invasive cap can help boost...
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Biogen SMA drug price, Novartis estimates for its treatment far too high – U.S. group
By John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) – Biogen Inc should slash the price of its spinal muscular...
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U.S. FDA warns of potential seizure risk in some users of e-cigarettes
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned of potential safety...
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Beta Interferon Tied to Lower Mortality in Relapsing-Onset MS
Increased survival seen with more than three years of beta interferon exposure but not lower exposure
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FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers
Agency review revealed 35 reported cases of seizures following use of e-cigarettes since 2010
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Reduction in Autism Diagnoses Observed With DSM-5
Use of DSM-5 linked to reductions in diagnosis of ASD, DSM-IV-TR autistic disorder, Asperger
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Amyloid PET Linked to Changes in Management for MCI, Dementia
Change in management between pre-, post-PET visits for 60.2 and 63.5 percent with MCI, dementia
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March 2019 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for March 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Therapeutic Ball Pits Found to Harbor Pathogenic Germs […]
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FDA Approves Mavenclad for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment indicated for patients with relapsing-remitting, active secondary progressive MS
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What’s bad for the heart is also bad for the brain
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who have risk factors for heart disease like...
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High Rates of Visual Problems Seen in Stroke Survivors
Three-quarters have visual problems, including impaired central vision, eye movement abnormalities
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Shorter Reproductive Span May Up Risk for Dementia in Women
Dementia risk increased for menarche age ≥16 versus 13.0 years, natural menopause at <47.4 years
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Questions Remain About Safety of Parkinson Disease Psychosis Drug
Federal government has received high number of reports about deaths among patients taking Nuplazid
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