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November 6, 2020

FDA Broadens Ticagrelor Indication to Stroke Prevention FDA Broadens Ticagrelor Indication to Stroke Prevention

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the antiplatelet agent ticagrelor (Brilinta) to reduce the risk for stroke in patients with acute ischemic stroke […]
November 6, 2020

Vascular Comorbidity in MS Linked to Atrophy, Functional Decline Vascular Comorbidity in MS Linked to Atrophy, Functional Decline

Vascular comorbidities, including diabetes and hypertension, are linked to significantly lower measures of neurologic function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) vs patients without these comorbidities, […]
November 6, 2020

Gantenerumab Affects Key Alzheimer’s Biomarkers: DIAN-TU Gantenerumab Affects Key Alzheimer’s Biomarkers: DIAN-TU

New data from the phase 2/3 Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network-Trials Unit (DIAN-TU) trial shows notable improvements in key Alzheimer’s biomarkers with one of the study’s novel […]
November 5, 2020

COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for Parkinson’s COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for Parkinson’s

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. One of the neurologic complications of COVID-19 may be the development of […]
November 2, 2020

More Bad News for Valproate in Pregnancy More Bad News for Valproate in Pregnancy

Use of valproic acid during pregnancy is associated with twice the risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as a twofold increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity […]
October 30, 2020

Sublingual Apomorphine Alleviates Parkinson’s OFF Episodes Sublingual Apomorphine Alleviates Parkinson’s OFF Episodes

Apomorphine sublingual film (Kynmobi, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals) was efficacious and generally safe and well tolerated for the on-demand treatment of OFF episodes in Parkinson’s disease, long-term follow-up […]
October 29, 2020

A Skin Test for Parkinson’s Diagnosis? A Skin Test for Parkinson’s Diagnosis?

It may be possible to diagnose Parkinson’s disease with a skin test, a new study suggests. For the study, researchers used a chemical assay to detect […]
October 29, 2020

Medtronic to Pay $9.2M Settlement for Kickbacks, False Reports Medtronic to Pay $9.2M Settlement for Kickbacks, False Reports

Medtronic USA Inc. has agreed to pay more than $9 million to resolve allegations of kickbacks and failure to fully report payments made to a neurosurgeon, […]
October 29, 2020

COVID-19 Diagnosed on CTA Scan in Stroke Patients COVID-19 Diagnosed on CTA Scan in Stroke Patients

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A routine scan used to evaluate some acute stroke patients can also […]
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