Neurology
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COPD Exacerbation Amps Up Stroke Risk
Key clinical point: Risk for stroke is 6.7-fold higher in the 7 weeks after an acute exacerbation of COPD. Major finding: People with COPD had a 6...
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Lifetime Use of Pot Affects Verbal Memory in Middle-aged Adults
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Study Eyes Impact of Blood Pressure on Survival in TBI
Key clinical point: The optimal systolic blood pressure in traumatic brain injury may be higher than previously thought. Major finding: In the...
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Antipsychotics May Double to Triple Diabetes Risk in Youth
Key clinical point: Antipsychotics, particularly olanzapine, greatly increased the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in young people. Major finding...
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Cold Weather Linked to Increase in Strokes, MI
Key clinical point: Expect noticeably more hospital admissions for stroke and ischemic heart disease on cold weather days. Major finding: Cold...
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Study: One-third of Patients With Bipolar Disorders Abnormally Metabolized Glucose
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The Challenges of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Case-Based Review
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
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rTMS Investigated in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key clinical point: rTMS, a brain stimulation technology, might help improve executive function in older teens and young adults with autism...