Neurology
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Singer is paralyzed after delay in care; hospital must pay
In a suit, the singer alleged that a doctor had probably ‘nicked a blood vessel’ during an epidural steroid injection procedure, causing...
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Magnesium sulfate shown to reduce risk of cerebral palsy in premature babies
"Giving magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is a simple, inexpensive intervention that can make such a difference to...
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Long COVID comes into focus, showing older patients fare worse
The findings of new research help define long COVID, according to the investigators.
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Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy improved behavior in children with developmental delay
Parents or caregivers of children who participated in the therapy program were more likely to demonstrate positive parenting behaviors than...
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Chronic pain patients swapping opioids for medical cannabis
Using cannabis also led to decreased use of physical therapy among more than a third of respondents to a survey.
Behavioral Consult
ADHD beyond medications
How children with ADHD will fare as adults is not predicted by their symptom level, but instead by the quality of their relationships with their...
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Modified Atkins diet beneficial in drug-resistant epilepsy
Both adults and adolescents reported benefits from the diet, which is a less strict version of a traditional ketogenic diet.
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Compulsively checking social media linked with altered brain patterns in teens
It’s unclear what’s driving the differences in adolescent brains, an expert warns.
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FDA considers regulating CBD products
The products can have drug-like effects on the body and contain CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
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Noninvasive laser therapy tied to improved short-term memory
Patients with attention-related conditions ‘could benefit from this type of treatment,’ expert says.
Commentary
There are new things we can do to improve early autism detection
We should all watch closely for early signs of autism, informed by research on the key findings that a professional might observe, as well as by...