Neurology
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Adding foot screening to eye clinic catches diabetic neuropathy
Key clinical point: The addition of diabetic foot screening to an eye clinic boosted the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy. Major finding: Painful...
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For neuropathic pain, marijuana yields modest benefits
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For Neuropathic Pain, Marijuana Yields Modest Benefits
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Early Alzheimer’s Treatment Decreases Both Costs and Mortality
Key clinical point: Alzheimer’s patients who get early medical treatment have less risk of dying and incur lower health care costs. Major finding...
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Checklist Captures New Predementia Diagnosis of Mild Behavioral Impairment
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Sport-related concussion: How best to help young athletes
Increased focus on sports concussion means you’re likely to see greater numbers of children and adolescents with mild brain trauma. Here’s what to...
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Withdrawing Risperidone Spikes Risk for Psychotic Relapse in Hallucinating Alzheimer’s Patients
Key clinical point: Risperidone-treated patients who reported severe hallucinations are likely to relapse if the drug is withdrawn. Major finding...
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Insomnia in Young Men Boosts Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk
Key clinical point: Insomnia symptoms are associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event rates in young to middle-aged men....
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Long-term Metformin Use Protective Against Neurodegenerative Disease
Key clinical point: Use of metformin for at least 2 years was protective against the onset of neurodegenerative disease. Major finding: The...
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Sleep Apnea in Later Life More Than Doubles Subsequent Alzheimer’s Risk
Key clinical point: Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea after age 65 may be at increased risk of later developing Alzheimer’s disease...