Neurology
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Blood Pressure Thresholds and Neurologic Outcomes After Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:16h | UTCBlood Pressure Thresholds and Neurologic Outcomes After Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Analysis of Individual Patient Data From 3 Randomized Clinical Trials – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: ‘Sweet Spot’ Identified for BP During Stroke Thrombectomy – TCTMD (free) AND Blood Pressure Key to Good Outcomes in Stroke Thrombectomy – Medscape (free registration required)
Related Commentary on Twitter
BP MAP < 70 mmHg for >10 min and > MAP 90 mmHg for > 45 min were associated with worse outcomes in this cohort study of endovascular #stroke patients (n=365). NNH 10.
Blood Pressure Thresholds in Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke https://t.co/fBFPZcN5CG— Vivien Lee MD FAAN (@VivienHLee) January 29, 2020
Postsurgical Neuropathy: A Descriptive Review
7 Feb, 2020 | 07:55h | UTCPostsurgical Neuropathy: A Descriptive Review – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Review: Pathophysiological and Clinical Considerations in the Perioperative Care of Patients with a Previous Ischemic Stroke
4 Feb, 2020 | 08:52h | UTC
What is New in Decompressive Craniectomy in Neurological Emergencies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
31 Jan, 2020 | 01:28h | UTCWhat is new in decompressive craniectomy in neurological emergencies: the good, the bad and the ugly – Intensive Care Medicine (free for a limited period)
Related Systematic Review: Decompressive Craniectomy for the Treatment of High Intracranial Pressure in Closed Traumatic Brain Injury – Cochrane Library (free article, guideline and randomized trial)
Consensus Statement: A Management Algorithm for Adult Patients with Both Brain Oxygen and Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:50h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Study: A New Way to Do Lumbar Puncture?
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:33h | UTCA New Way to Do Lumbar Puncture? – JournalFeed (free)
Original Study: Sacral anatomical interspace landmark for lumbar puncture in pregnancy: A randomized trial – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Evidence-based Guidelines on the Therapeutic use of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
23 Jan, 2020 | 02:05h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Fenfluramine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
23 Jan, 2020 | 01:49h | UTCFenfluramine hydrochloride for the treatment of seizures in Dravet syndrome: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Drug could reduce frequency of seizures for children with Dravet Syndrome – The Lancet (free) AND Old drug offers new hope for children with devastating disorder – World Pharma News (free)
Pain and Delirium: Mechanisms, Assessment, and Management
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:04h | UTCPain and delirium: mechanisms, assessment, and management – European Geriatric Management (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Unwitnessed or Extended Therapeutic Time Window
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:15h | UTCThrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in the unwitnessed or extended therapeutic time window – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Satralizumab for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:05h | UTCTrial of Satralizumab in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Randomized Trial: Electrocatheter-mediated High-voltage Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Dorsal Root Ganglion in the Treatment of Chronic Lumbosacral Neuropathic Pain
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:07h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Critical Care Management of Infectious Meningitis and Encephalitis
17 Jan, 2020 | 09:36h | UTCCritical care management of infectious meningitis and encephalitis – Intensive Care Medicine (free)
Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Dementia: A State-of-the-art Review
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:45h | UTCPotentially inappropriate prescribing in dementia: a state-of-the-art review since 2007 – BMJ Open (free)
Perspective – Alzheimer’s Tests Soon May Be Common. Should You Get One?
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:15h | UTCAlzheimer’s Tests Soon May Be Common. Should You Get One? – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Cohort Study: Body Mass Index, Diet, Physical Inactivity, and the Incidence of Dementia
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:14h | UTCCommentary: Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia – American Academy of Neurology (free)
Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo Treatment: A Practical Update
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:05h | UTC
Expert Consensus on the Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:24h | UTC
Review: Brainstem Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:05h | UTCBrainstem dysfunction in critically ill patients – Critical Care (free)
Perspective: In Alzheimer Research, Glucose Metabolism Moves to Center Stage
12 Jan, 2020 | 21:08h | UTCIn Alzheimer Research, Glucose Metabolism Moves to Center Stage – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Cryptogenic Stroke: Diagnostic Workup and Management
9 Jan, 2020 | 23:37h | UTC
Review – Beyond Depression: Other Uses for Tricyclic Antidepressants
9 Jan, 2020 | 01:21h | UTCBeyond depression: Other uses for tricyclic antidepressants – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (free)
Systematic Review: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for Stroke Recovery
8 Jan, 2020 | 22:05h | UTCSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for stroke recovery – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Stroke Recovery – Cochrane Library (free)
Guideline: Neuroimaging for Migraine
8 Jan, 2020 | 01:22h | UTC
FDA Safety Communication: Gabapentinoids may Cause Serious Respiratory Problems in Predisposed Patients
8 Jan, 2020 | 01:10h | UTCCommentaries: Gabapentinoids Linked to Respiratory Problems in Certain Patients – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems – The Hospitalist (free)