Revised Pediatric Concussion Guidelines Reduce Duration of Symptoms
Changes in pediatric concussion management are tied to a shortened length of reported symptoms, according to recent study results.
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Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Patients With Parkinson Disease
A desire to continue using telehealth was associated with having received support/instruction and having a care partner to help.
Green Tea Consumption Improves Prognosis for Stroke, MI Survivors
For stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) survivors, green tea consumption is associated with improved prognosis.
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy More Likely to Have Medication Altered Following Seizure
A team of researchers investigated seizure frequency and medication dose alteration in pregnant and nonpregnant women with epilepsy.
Treatment Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes Associated With Poor Sleep
A systematic scoping review examines the literature about the influence of sleep disorders and disturbance on pain outcomes among US veterans with chronic nonmalignant pain.
Undiagnosed Depression and Anxiety in Children and Youth With Epilepsy May Contribute to Suicide
This study explores the rate of suicidality in children and youth with epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidities.
Novel Rx Device for Sleep Apnea, Snoring Gets FDA Approval
The eXciteOSA device is used while the individual is awake and provides electrical muscle stimulation through a mouthpiece that sits around the tongue.
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of ADHD Across the Lifespan
Untreated ADHD in adults is associated with increased rates of unemployment and poor performance in educational and work settings.
Practice Tips for Epilepsy Telehealth Visits From AES2020
Marvin A. Rossi, MD, PhD, discusses strategies for optimizing epilepsy telehealth visits.
In-Home Telehealth Model for Epilepsy Is Highly Rated by NPs and MDs
Erin Fecske, DNP, APRN, presents a model for optimizing in-home and facilitated epilepsy telehealth visits at AES2020.
Afternoon Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Older Adults
Afternoon napping is associated with better cognitive function in older adults, according to a study published in General Psychiatry.
Higher Doses of Midazolam May Reduce Rescue Therapy Need in Status Epilepticus
Researchers investigated benzodiazepine use in people with status epilepticus, and the relationship between a low dose, breakthrough seizures, and respiratory support in this population.
Dancing, Stretching, and Anything but Sitting Still: Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Deborah Dunn, EdD, MSN, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C, highlights recent findings that underscore the benefits of reducing sedentary time for older adults.
Delayed Recognition of Emotions Due to Mind Wandering Among Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in adults are often undiagnosed and overlap in psychopathology. In this study, the researchers investigated the transdiagnostic traits of emotion recognition and mind wandering in a sample of 103 adults.
Nerivio Device Cleared for Migraine in Adolescents
The approval was based on data from an open-label, single-arm study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Nerivio in patients aged 12 to 17 years with migraine.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic neuropathic pain disorder that is important to include in the differential diagnosis of head or facial pain.
Laser Therapy Promising for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children
More than half of children treated with MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) achieve seizure freedom at 1-year follow-up.
Late-Onset Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Stroke
This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.
Seizure Frequency Not Up in Pregnancy for Women With Epilepsy
Among women with epilepsy, the percentage who have a higher incidence of seizures during pregnancy than in the postpartum period is similar to that seen during corresponding epochs in women who are not pregnant.
Next-Generation Sequencing Helps Identify Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Researchers performed a systematic review of PubMed literature until May2020 including clinical sequencing studies that utilized next-generation sequencing (NGS) in individuals with epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or intellectual disability (ID).
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