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July 27, 2020

High Risk, Low Benefit for Nusinersen in Adult SMA? High Risk, Low Benefit for Nusinersen in Adult SMA?

Nusinersen offers only modest, if any, benefit in improving motor function for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) ― and it’s associated with significant risks and […]
July 27, 2020

Females Athletes Require Longer Post-Concussion Recovery Females Athletes Require Longer Post-Concussion Recovery

On average, high school athletes with concussion take 1 month to return to play, illustrating that the message that prolonged rest is needed after a head […]
July 24, 2020

CHMP Backs Bupivacaine/Meloxicam (Zynrelef) for Postop Pain CHMP Backs Bupivacaine/Meloxicam (Zynrelef) for Postop Pain

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of the fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam […]
July 24, 2020

AMA Urges Change After Dramatic Increase in Opioid Fatalities AMA Urges Change After Dramatic Increase in Opioid Fatalities

In the past 5 years, there has been a significant drop in the use of prescription opioids and in deaths associated with such use; but at […]
July 22, 2020

Most Neurologists Live Within Their Means, Are Savers Most Neurologists Live Within Their Means, Are Savers

Most neurologists live at or below their means — and more than one third have a net worth of $1 million or more — according to […]
July 22, 2020

FDA Okays Low-Sodium Treatment Option for Narcolepsy FDA Okays Low-Sodium Treatment Option for Narcolepsy

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an oral solution of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates (Xywav, Jazz Pharmaceuticals) for treatment of cataplexy […]
July 22, 2020

Socioeconomic Status Key Factor in CPAP Adherence in Older Adults Socioeconomic Status Key Factor in CPAP Adherence in Older Adults

The benefits of continuous positive airway pressure therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea are well documented, but it only works if patients can adhere to […]
July 20, 2020

Predictors of Improvement in Disorders of Consciousness Predictors of Improvement in Disorders of Consciousness

Younger age, shorter time since injury, higher level of responsiveness and consciousness, and EEG reactivity to eye opening are all factors that can predict 6-month improvement […]
July 20, 2020

In-hospital Delirium Linked to Long-term Cognitive Decline In-hospital Delirium Linked to Long-term Cognitive Decline

Delirium that occurs during hospitalization is associated with long-term cognitive decline, new research suggests. Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis of 24 studies show that […]
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