Neurology
News
Neurologists publish consensus statement on stridor in MSA
The statement provides guidance on the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of stridor in patients with MSA, as well as indicating areas for future...
Conference Coverage
MRI saves money, better than CT in acute stroke
ST. LOUIS – The annual savings from skipping CT in favor of MRI for patients with suspected stroke would offset the cost of round-the-clock MRI...
News
FDA approves Reyvow for acute migraine treatment
The approval of lasmiditan (Reyvow) is based on a pair of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that included more than 3,000...
News
Increased Parkinson’s disease risk seen with bipolar disorder
People with bipolar disorder may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in later life.
Latest News
Congenital heart disease in children linked to increased autism risk
“To our knowledge, this is the only study in which there has been a comparison between [autism spectrum disorder] and multiple CHD subtypes,” the...
Conference Coverage
Investigators use ARMSS score to predict future MS-related disability
STOCKHOLM – The score is the basis for a measurement that is stable over time.
Conference Coverage
Intensive cognitive training may be needed for memory gains in MS
STOCKHOLM – Patients with MS saw the best results with the most intensive memory strategies.
Conference Coverage
C-Path and NORD team up to speed development of treatments for rare disorders
ROCKVILLE - A new data analytics platform aims to accelerate therapies from bench to bedside for rare diseases.
News
Viral cause of acute flaccid myelitis eludes detection
Acute flaccid myelitis shows a viral etiology but analysis of specimens from affected individuals fails to identify a single viral cause.
News
Early infusion of mononuclear cells may benefit stroke patients
Well-designed RCTs are needed to further assess safety and efficacy of the approach.