Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age.
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Age of Onset May Affect Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis on DMT
Age-dependent differences seen for clinical outcomes in response to disease-modifying therapy.
Neuroimaging Used to Identify Ethnic Differences in Pain Response
Researchers find that racial differences in pain may be rooted in life experience, rather than intrinsic biology.
Multisensor Data Can Assess MS-Related Limb Dysfunction
Extracted features from three sensors correlate with physician-rated, patient-reported disability status.
CDC: Fall-Related TBI Deaths Increasing Among U.S. Residents
From 2008 to 2017, there was an increase in the national age-adjusted rate of unintentional fall-related traumatic brain injury deaths among U.S. adults
Active Lifestyle May Lower Risk for Parkinson Disease
A physically active lifestyle is associated with a reduced risk for Parkinson disease (PD).
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Impairment Screening
The USPSTF states the balance of benefits and harms of cognitive impairment screening for older adults cannot be established due to lack of evidence.
Use of Developmental Screening Tools Increasing Among Pediatricians
From 2002 to 2016, there was an increase in pediatricians’ reported use of developmental screening tools and in referral of at-risk patients for early intervention (EI)
Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function
Soccer kicking group performed faster than heading group on tests at zero, two, 24 hours after intervention
Hypertension Treatments: Oral CCBs
Oral calcium channel blockers (CCBs) for the treatment of hypertension including benzothiazepines, dihydropyridines, and diphenylalkylamines.
