Clinical Pearls and Pitfalls of Automated CT Perfusion for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Researchers find automated CT perfusion is an important tool in the triage and treatment decision making in acute ischemic stroke.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution May Induce Structural Brain Changes and Increase Behavioral Problems
Prenatal exposure to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm is associated with a decrease in corpus callosum volume in children.
Risk Factors Are Frequently Inadequately Treated in Patients With Stroke or TIA
In patients with ischemic stroke and TIA there is a significant gap between cerebrovascular risk factors control and real-world stroke prevention.
The Value of Clinical and Laboratory Data for Diagnosing Drain-Associated Ventriculitis
Researchers assessed the diagnostic value of clinical factors as well as biochemical or microbiologic measures for diagnosis of drain-associated ventriculitis.
Inebilizumab Shows Promise in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Inebilizumab is superior to placebo in reducing the risk for a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder attack.
Meta-Analysis: How Do Bone Properties Change After Stroke?
Significant changes in bone mass may occur after stroke and are more pronounced in the paretic limbs and during the first few months after the acute event.
Teenagers With Epilepsy Frequently Post Online Messages Related to Suicide
Using artificial tools to collect and analyze conversations and comments about epilepsy posted online, researchers revealed that 7.8% of all posts by teenagers with epilepsy were related to suicide, compared with 3.2% of adult posts.
Several Factors May Lead to Lower Breastfeeding Rates in Women With Epilepsy
Poor seizure control, lack of breastfeeding education from a neurologist or lactation consultant, are factors contributing to lower breastfeeding rates in women with epilepsy, compared with the general population.
Apnea and Arrhythmia Associated With Increased Mortality Among Patients With Epilepsy
Investigators report cardiac arrhythmias with or without apnea among patients with epilepsy are associated with increased mortality risk.
Hypertension Increases the Risk for Developing Epilepsy in Older Age
Researchers found hypertension is associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk for developing epilepsy in older age, a risk that may be mitigated by hypertension treatment.
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