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
Neurology
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.
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.
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
Nonarteritic, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Study
Ischemic optic neuropathies are the most common acute optic nerve pathology in patients older than 50 years of age.
Evekeo ODT Approved for Younger Patients With ADHD
Evekeo ODT, a Schedule II controlled substance, contains a 1:1 racemic mixture of dextroamphetamine sulfate and levoamphetamine sulfate.
Clinical Challenge: Elbow Pain and Numbness in Fingers
A 40-year-old man reports pain in his right elbow and numbness in his right pinky and ring fingers. What is your diagnosis?
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