Neurosurgery & Trauma
From the Journals
‘Error neuron’ EEG findings could open up future clinical applications
The findings may be applied to conditions in which the important executive function task of error self-monitoring is unbalanced, such as obsessive...
Conference Coverage
Resection, neurostimulation combo found successful in eloquent cortical regions
NEW ORLEANS – Flanking the resection with electrodes can suppress seizures while allowing surgeons to leave as much brain tissue as possible.
From the Journals
AAP advises moderate physical, cognitive activity after sports concussion
A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics counsels children to return to reduced activities post concussion versus total rest.
Literature Review
Can biomarkers detect concussions? It’s complicated
BY JIM KLING
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—November 2018
In patients with acute stroke with an unknown time of onset, IV alteplase guided by a mismatch between diffusion-weighted imaging and fluid-...
Conference Coverage
Investigational gene therapy for medically refractory Parkinson’s shows promise
ATLANTA – A randomized, double-blind, placebo surgery–controlled trial of VY-AADC01 is currently recruiting subjects.
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—October 2018
Treating sleep apnea after a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) may improve speech impairment, neurologic symptoms, walking, and physical...
FDA/CDC
CDC releases guidelines for pediatric mTBI
A CDC work group assembles evidence supporting guidelines for diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury.
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—September 2018
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy improves pain and quality of life in patients with poststroke spasticity, according to a study published August...
Conference Coverage
High autonomic dysfunction distinguishes persistent posttraumatic headache
SAN FRANCISCO –
Guidelines
AAN and others update practice guidelines for prolonged disorders of consciousness