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Traumatic Brain Injury Associated With Increased Risk of Sleep Disorders

By

Brandon May

Publish Date April 9, 2021

According to a study conducted among veterans, traumatic brain injury may influence the risk of sleep disorders.

A First Step in Standardizing Endpoints and Outcomes in Acute Migraine Trials

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date April 9, 2021

The researchers’ goal was to provide an overview of endpoints and outcomes in the current acute migraine clinical trial literature to facilitate the development of novel treatments.

Many Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Are Diagnosed With a Sleep Disorder

By

Brandon May

Publish Date April 9, 2021

A team of investigators sought to assess the prevalence of pre-existing sleep disorders and their relationship to disease outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19.

NAAT Nasopharyngeal Swabs Still Gold Standard for Diagnosing SARS-CoV-2

By

Jessica Nye

Publish Date April 9, 2021

Researchers systematically reviewed literature to understand the performance and sensitivity of alternative sample types compared with that of nasopharyngeal swabs for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.

Persistent Midlife Loneliness May Up Later Dementia, AD Risk

Publish Date April 9, 2021

Persistent loneliness in midlife is an independent risk factor for later dementia and Alzheimer disease.

Few COVID-19 Infections Seen in Vaccinated Health Care Workers

Publish Date April 9, 2021

The incidence of infection is markedly reduced once health care workers receive the second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

Sotatercept Reduces Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in PAH

Publish Date April 9, 2021

For patients receiving background therapy for PAH, treatment with sotatercept results in a reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance.

Walgreens Was Not Following COVID-19 Dose Timing Guidelines

Publish Date April 9, 2021

Walgreens was not following U.S. government guidance on when to give second doses of COVID-19 vaccines but will start doing so after hearing from the CDC.

Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date April 8, 2021

There may be numerous risk factors and outcomes associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with multiple sclerosis.

People with Parkinson Disease Not Fully On Board With Cannabis

By

Heather Johnson

Publish Date April 8, 2021

With cannabis in the United States becoming more widely available for medical and recreational use, some with Parkinson disease (PD) are trying cannabis to control symptoms. However, not that much is currently known about the attitudes and experiences regarding cannabis use among those with PD.