Novel Clinical and Genetic Score Can Identify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Researchers developed and validated a clinical and genetic score to identify individuals at high risk for atrial fibrillation and stroke.
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Increased Age, Comorbidities, and Prior Admissions Predict All-Cause Hospitalizations in Patients With MS
Predictors of all-cause hospitalizations in patients with MS included increased age, presence of a comorbidity, and having a history of hospital admissions.
Significant Reduction in Monthly Migraine Days Observed With Rimegepant in Prevention Trial
Biohaven announced positive topline results from a pivotal phase 2/3 study evaluating rimegepant for the preventive treatment of episodic and chronic migraine in adults.
Physiologic Traits Associated CPAP Adherence in Patients With Stroke and OSA
Physiologic traits that cause obstructive sleep apnea are also associated with adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with stroke.
Widowhood Tied to More Rapid Cognitive Decline Among Elderly
Rate of cognitive decline was even faster among widowed participants with higher β-amyloid levels at baseline.
NIH Launches Online Training for Healthcare Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences launched virtual training website to protect workers.
Sleep Abnormalities and Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source
Embolic stroke of undetermined source is associated with elevated periodic limb movements and increased sleep onset latency.
Alemtuzumab Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis May Induce Life-Threatening ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
A recent case report examined the adverse effects of alemtuzumab in a patient with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.
Cannabidiol as an Adjunctive Therapy for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Dravet Syndrome
Investigators assessed the efficacy and safety of 2 daily doses of cannabidiol, 10 mg/kg or 20 mg/kg, in children with Dravet syndrome.
Severe Illness, Death Reported With Misuse of Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine for COVID-19 “Prevention”
The product that sickened the couple was in powder form and was labeled “for Ornamental Fish Use Only.”
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