Rita Aghjayan

Investigators assessed the factors associated with medication treatment for opioid use disorder and whether it is linked to hepatic decompensation or death in patients with cirrhosis and active opioid use disorder.

Investigators aimed to determine whether a higher number of psychological comorbidities at baseline would exacerbate IBS prognosis in patients with Rome IV-defined IBS.

Investigators evaluated the effectiveness of a 1-year moderate to vigorous exercise program, liraglutide treatment, or the combination of both, compared with placebo, for the maintenance of healthy weight loss.

A pair of researchers sought to describe academic nurses’ experiences engaging clinical nurses when implementing research-based knowledge in hospital settings.

Even among patients without diabetic retinopathy, researchers note a link between the electroretinogram and vascular dysfunction.

The 2021 MAGNIMS-CMSC-NAIMS provided updated consensus recommendations on MRI use in the management of multiple sclerosis.

Researchers assessed the sensitivity of ultrasound halo features and their association with disease activity and glucocorticoid treatment in patients with newly diagnosed giant cell arteritis.

A team of investigators in Australia sought to identify the frequency of cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction in patients with neck pain during migraine.

Study researchers assessed sleep microstructure in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Study demonstrates the impact of lifestyle factors on the inflammatory condition.

In this case report, a team of investigators highlighted findings in a 50-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with a seizure disorder for 14 years.

A team of investigators conducted a Delphi study to provide evidence-based guidance to clinicians about management and care of patients with serious illnesses who misuse opioids or have opioid use disorder.

In this case-control autopsy series, study researchers evaluated skeletal muscle and myocardial inflammations in patients with severe COVID-19 who died.

A team of investigators conducted a cross-sectional study determine whether neurologic symptoms were caused directly by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

This prospective cohort study assessed whether PD-related brain metabolic patterns may be used as biomarkers in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder.

Study researchers sought to assess the safety of onasemnogene abeparvovec for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy.

The study also says chronic intracranial hypertension likely does not require systematic lumbar puncture, unless papilledema is present.

Variants in the S gene of SARS-CoV-2 have raised concerns regarding trends in viral transmissibility, virulence, and potential evasion of current vaccines.

A team of investigators observed people with essential tremor and their relatives to determine the relationship between essential tremor, Parkinson disease, and dystonia.

The STOP-Bang Questionnaire may be an effective tool in screening patients with multiple sclerosis for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio may be associated with the prognosis of patients with acute ischemic stroke following intravenous thrombolysis.

A team of investigators conducted a population-based cohort study to determine whether preeclampsia history affected the relative risk for incident stroke.

Investigators analyzed the demographics, clinical, and GI symptoms of patients belonging to minority groups with SARS-CoV-2 infections.

How should clinicians combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their practice settings?

Ubrogepant, the newly approved calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist, can relieve migraine symptoms within 2 hours after initial dose.

A study investigated the factors that add to unnecessary lumbar spine MRIs in uncomplicated low-back pain.

Patients perception of poor sleep differ from EEG-reported results.

Blood biomarkers currently do not have diagnostic value for patients with suspected TIA, indicating that the sudden onset of symptoms and “onset in full intensity” are still the most valuable clinical predictors of TIA and minor stroke.

Investigators aimed to determine the prevalence of concentrate use and associated risk factors among adolescents who used cannabis.

Investigators assessed whether glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase may be effective biomarkers for detecting concussive, subconcussive, and nonconcussive injuries in pediatric and adult patients with normal mental status following trauma.