The Role of Apolipoprotein E on the Age of Ischemic Stroke Onset and Stroke Outcome
Researchers found the APO ε4 allele is associated with younger age at ischemic stroke onset but not with stroke outcomes.
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Former Surgeons General Cite Dementia as Top Public Health Crisis
The United States has a rapidly ageing population, and 14 million people are projected to live with dementia by 2050.
High Levels of Socioeconomic Deprivation Seen in Those With Dissociative Seizures
Laura H. Goldstein, PhD, MPhil, from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London, United Kingdom, and colleagues evaluated demographic and clinical data from 698 adults with dissociative seizures.
Patients May Be Taking Over the Counter Medications That Interaect Wtih Apixiban
Many patients take over-the-counter (OTC) products with potentially serious interactions with the direct-acting oral anticoagulant apixaban.
New Proposal Aims to Define Standard THC Units Across Cannabis Products, Administration Routes
The ever-increasing range of cannabis products on the market has been accompanied by varying levels of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and may confer increased risks for THC-related harm.
Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an elevated prevalence of pain compared with children without ASD.
Is Burnout Among Healthcare Providers Associated With Poor Patient Care?
Although reports in the medical literature suggest that physician burnout is associated with poor-quality patient care, this association may be exaggerated.
Endovascular Therapy vs Thrombolysis for Stroke With Large Vessel Occlusion and Mild Symptoms
In patients with mild neurologic deficiency secondary to acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion, functional outcomes were comparable following endovascular therapy or intravenous thrombolysis.
Obesity in Childhood Linked to Reduced Cortical Thickness, Executive Functioning
Reduced cortical thickness in the prefrontal cortex related to childhood obesity may result in compromised executive function.
ECT Effectively Reduced Agitation, Improved Functioning in Dementia
Researchers found ECT was a safe for patients with dementia experiencing agitation or aggression, as well as for those with comorbid medical conditions.
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