Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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Pediatric Neurology

Neurological Manifestations of Children With COVID-19

Brandon May

July 6, 2020

Children with COVID-19 in this case series were found to have neurological symptoms involving both the CNS and PNS in the absence of respiratory symptoms.

Epilepsy

Telemedicine Checklist for Epileptologists During COVID-19

Brandon May

June 12, 2020

Naoto Kuroda, MD, of Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan, provided a checklist for clinicians about what they should ask and look out for in a telemedicine session with patients with epilepsy.

Neuropathy

Diagnosis of Paraproteinemic Neuropathy Commonly Missed

Brandon May

June 11, 2020

The correct diagnosis of paraproteinemic neuropathy was missed in almost 1 in 5 patients in this study cohort.

Migraine and Headache

Changes in Brain Function, Amygdalar Connectivity Drive Preventative Effect of CBT on Migraine

Brandon May

June 8, 2020

The investigators observed greater brain activations in the frontal regions associated with cognitive regulation of pain after CBT.

Movement Disorders

Tobacco Smoking May Lower Risk for Parkinson Disease While Increasing the Risk of Other Illnesses

Brandon May

June 1, 2020

A study found a causally protective effect of tobacco smoking on the risk of Parkinson disease.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Repetitive Head Impacts Increases the Hazard of Death Among NFL Players

Brandon May

May 28, 2020

Researchers assessed whether exposure to repetitive head impacts during a professional football career was associated with an increased in the risk for all-cause mortality.

Multiple Sclerosis

Study Characterizes Treatment and Prognostic Factors Associated With MS Related Trigeminal Neuralgia

Brandon May

May 22, 2020

Researchers sought to collect information on the characteristics of MS-related TN and on the frequency and type of medical/surgical treatments.

Movement Disorders

Most Patients With Parkinson Disease Report “Burdensome” Time Between Symptom Onset and Diagnosis

Brandon May

May 21, 2020

A study finds that a majority of patients with Parkinson disease report difficulties in achieving early detection of their disease.

Migraine and Headache

Sensory Function Compared Among Patients With Cluster, Migraine, and Tension-Type Headache

Brandon May

May 20, 2020

Researchers evaluated sensory function in the trigeminocervical region in patients with cluster headache, migraine headache, and tension-type headache.

Neuromuscular Disorders

Guidance for Management of Myasthenia Gravis and Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome During COVID-19

Brandon May

May 18, 2020

The International Myasthenia Gravis/COVID-19 Working Group has published a short guidance statement on the management of MG and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome during this novel pandemic.

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