Neurosurgery & Trauma
From the Journals
TBI linked to increased suicide risk
The sheer size of the study and the length of follow-up are among the study’s many strengths.
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—August 2018
Failing to account for practice effects may lead to underdiagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study...
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—July 2018
Short and long daily sleep duration are risk factors for dementia and death in adults age 60 and older, according to a study...
Hitting a Nerve
The fragile gray mass between your ears
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—June 2018
CSF can predict the future progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published online ahead of print May 9 in the Journal of...
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—May 2018
Delaying school start time can provide sustained benefits for sleep duration, daytime alertness, and mental well-being, according to a study...
Conference Coverage
Gluten-Free Diet May Help Patients With Neuropathic Pain
LOS ANGELES—A strict gluten-free diet may help protect against the nerve pain that some patients with gluten sensitivity...
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—April 2018
New Genetic Risk Factors for Stroke Determined New genetic risk factors for stroke have been identified, thereby tripling the number of gene...
From the Journals
Follow-up care for pediatric concussions not heeded in Ontario
Most children with concussions are not being treated in accordance with the accepted treatment guidelines.
News Roundup
New and Noteworthy Information—March 2018
Short Stature in Children Linked to Future StrokeShort stature at ages 7 to 13 is associated with increased risk of stroke in adulthood, according...
FDA/CDC
Blood test approved for patients with concussions
The new test can quickly determine who needs CT scans – and will hopefully reduce costs.