Serum Biomarker Linked to Brain Atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis
Serum neurofilament light chain (sNFL) levels are significantly associated with clinical and neuroimaging outcomes in multiple sclerosis.
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Majority of Those Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Care From Specialist
The majority of older adults diagnosed with dementia do not receive specialty care.
Purdue Files for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Crisis Suits
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, touching off what could be a fierce battle by dozens of states hoping to recoup billions spent fighting the opioid crisis.
Increased Spending Found With Treatment at Hospital-Owned Practices
Financial integration between physicians and hospitals raises patient spending but does not impact care quality.
Imaging Technique May Help Predict Stroke-Related Dementia
Diffusion tensor image segmentation technique, which characterizes microstructural damage across the cerebellum, identifies damage in cerebral small vessel disease and can predict dementia.
Mild Cognitive Impairment Incidence Higher Among World Trade Center First Responders
The incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increased in World Trade Center responders.
Purdue Pharma Tentatively Reaches Settlement in Opioid Lawsuits
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has reached a tentative settlement with a coalition of states and local governments that sued the company over its role in America’s ongoing opioid crisis.
Lack of Evidence for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults, According to USPSTF
The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is currently inadequate for weighing the benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment among older adults.
Lower Systolic BP Goal May Decrease Risk for Orthostatic Hypotension
In adults with recent stroke, a lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) goal may reduce the risk for orthostatic hypotension without any effect on orthostatic symptoms.
Evidence Suggests Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Adults
Current evidence does not support routine use of haloperidol or second-generation antipsychotics for prevention or treatment of delirium in hospitalized adults.
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