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Hundreds of US Adults With Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Hospitalized Every Year

The incidence of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) cases leading to hospitalizations is approximately 3 per million adults every year, and the incidence is more than 3 times higher in women than men, according to study results published in Neurology. The diagnostic criteria for RCVS in patients with severe acute headaches with or without additional…

Predicting Recovery of Patients With Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy

Researchers sought to evaluate the association between objective and subjective assessments of neurosensory function in post-traumatic neuropathy and predict neurosensory outcome using baseline measurements.

COVID-19: Headache Patients Satisfied Overall With Teleconsultation Care Model During Pandemic

The researchers’ goal was to determine patients’ satisfaction with consultation about headaches by telephone during the COVID-19 pandemic and whether they preferred consultations that were face-to-face, by telephone, or a combination of the two.

A Systematic Review of Cluster Headache Among the Pediatric Population

The researchers’ goal was to describe the clinical characteristics and therapeutic options available to pediatric patients with cluster headache.

Bariatric Surgery Reduces ICP in Women With Obesity and Intracranial Hypertension

Investigators compared bariatric surgery with a community weight management intervention in ability to reduce intracranial pressure among patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Study Finds Liver Fibrosis to be an Independent Predictor of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Researchers evaluated the correlation of liver fibrosis and steatosis with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Surgical Caffeine Unlikely To Reduce Early Postoperative Opioid Consumption

RCT findings reveal intraoperative caffeine’s potential to reduce opioid consumption and improve recovery after surgery.

Neurologic Manifestations of COVID-19 Linked to Higher Mortality

Researchers sought to determine the neurologic phenotypes, incidence, and outcomes among adults hospitalized with COVID-19.

Nurtec ODT Approval Expanded to Include Migraine Prevention

Rimegepant is an oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist.

Early Deficits of Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Study

A young man is diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome on his third visit to an emergency department. Early and late CES signs/symptoms are discussed in this case study