Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke Recurrence
Low levels of HDL cholesterol and having 2 or more components of metabolic syndrome predict stroke recurrence
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Nurses Experience Fatigue and Lack of Sleep During 12-Hour Shifts
Fatigue resulting from insufficient sleep can negatively affect cumulative daytime performance and hamper adequate patient care.
Exploring Aspirin for the Treatment and Prevention of Migraines
Aspirin has been effective for acute migraines both as a solitary modality and in combination with other drugs, and thus has clinical value in treatment and prophylaxis of the migraines overall.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Persisting From Childhood to Adolescence Increases Risk for Hypertension
The researchers examined the links between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and elevated blood pressure and OSA’s orthostatic reactivity in adolescence.
Study Compares Remote Electrical Neuromodulation to Migraine Meds in Adolescents
Nerivio is a wireless remote electrical neuromodulation device approved for the acute treatment of episodic or chronic migraine in patients 12 years of age and older.
Tips on Managing Pediatric Anxiety in Primary Care
NP expert discusses screening and treatments for anxiety in children and adolescents in the primary care setting.
AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Disease
The AHA outlines screening, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea and CV complications tied to the sleep disorder.
Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Older Patients
Memory recall better for up to 3 years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs vs nonpenetrant counterparts
Clinicians Must Go Beyond FAST When Diagnosing Acute Stroke
Researcher describes the limitations of currently available stroke screening tools and recent modifications made to these tools to improve diagnostic accuracy.
VA/DoD Provides Screening Algorithm, Management Pathway for Insomnia and OSA
The VA/DoD clinical practice guideline offers a paradigm shift for treating veterans with chronic insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea.
AHA/ASA 2021 Guidelines for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Here are highlights from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s 2021 evidence-based guidelines for preventing another stroke after a first stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Epilepsy Seizures: 3 Summer Safety Tips to Share With Your Patients
As the weather gets warmer, people with epilepsy should be aware of the risks this brings for seizures. Some patients may be sensitive to heat, and some have suggested there are higher rates of epileptic seizures in warm weather. How can you educate your patients on how to be safe this summer?
Preeclampsia May Be a Risk Factor for Later-Life Stroke
A team of investigators conducted a population-based cohort study to determine whether preeclampsia history affected the relative risk for incident stroke.
Getting Ahead of Migraines With Current and Emerging Approaches
Besides acetaminophen, NSAIDs, triptans, ergot alkaloids, and adjunct antiemetics, gepants and ditans are recently approved for migraine patients.
Trend in ADHD Overdiagnosis, Overtreatment Reported
The researchers conducted a systematic scoping review of 334 published studies concerning children and adolescents with ADHD.
Lack of Knowledge on Idiopathic Hypersomnia Often Leads to Misdiagnosis
A survey of health care providers found a lack of knowledge on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) among physicians, and that the disorder is often misdiagnosed. We spoke with Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, associate clinical professor at the University of the South Carolina School of Medicine about IH and criteria for diagnosing this sleep disorder.
Aduhelm Gets Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer Disease
The treatment, which is administered as a monthly intravenous infusion, binds to aggregated β-amyloid and promotes removal of amyloid from the brain.
FDA Clears AI-Based Diagnostic Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The approval was based on safety and efficacy data from a study that included 425 patients 18 months through 5 years of age.
Early Deficits of Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Study
A young man is diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome on his third visit to an emergency department. Early and late CES signs/symptoms are discussed in this case study
5 Ways Stress and Depression Can Affect Epilepsy
People with epilepsy are more likely to experience psychiatric comorbidities, which can have a highly negative effect on their condition, their mental state, and their overall quality of life. What are some of the effects stress and depression can have on a patient’s epilepsy?
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