Past-Year Methamphetamine Use 6.6 Per 1000 in 2015 to 2018
Odds ratios for past-year use up for men, those with co-occurring substance use and mental illness.
Neurology
Smartphone Use and Headache: What’s the Link?
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, hospital-based study to determine the association between smartphone use and worsening symptoms of migraine, chronic migraine, and tension-type headaches.
People With Migraine Often Present With Metacognitive Dysfunctions
Compared with people without migraine, people with migraine and migraine with medication overuse headache often have deficits in metacognition.
Recommendations Issued for Pediatric Abuse-Related Head Trauma
Recommendations for pediatricians include remaining vigilant for signs, consulting subspecialists.
Intranasal Ketamine Reduces Pain in Children Hospitalized for Migraine
A single-center study showed that intranasal ketamine effectively reduced pain in children with migraine from hospital admission to discharge.
Drug Therapies Evaluated for Pediatric Migraine Prophylaxis
There is limited evidence supporting the prophylactic use of pharmacological therapies for the prevention of migraine in pediatric patients, according to the findings of a recently published systematic review and network meta-analysis.
FDA Approves Nurtec ODT for Acute Treatment of Migraine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nurtec™ ODT (rimegepant; Biohaven) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Clinicians Not Adhering to AAP Guidelines for Developmental Disorder Screening
Although the American Academy of Pediatrics has published thorough guidelines and recommendations for screening for developmental disorders, many clinicians have not incorporated screening into routine well visits.
PCPs Feel Unprepared in Providing Dementia Care
27 percent report being sometimes or never comfortable with patient questions.
Telehealth May Be Safe and Feasible for Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
Home telehealth may be a feasible and safe option for veterans with multiple sclerosis who have difficulty accessing services from the VA or community services.
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