Neurology
AAN Recommendations for Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale in Secondary Stroke Prevention
1 May, 2020 | 02:34h | UTCNews Release: AAN updates recommendation on closure of common heart defect after stroke – American Academy of Neurology
Systematic Review: No Evidence to Support the Use of Aspirin for the Prevention of Dementia
1 May, 2020 | 02:38h | UTCRelated Randomized Trial: Aspirin Not Beneficial for Reducing the Risk of Dementia, MCI, or Cognitive Decline
Large-Vessel Stroke as a Presenting Feature of Covid-19 in the Young
29 Apr, 2020 | 05:21h | UTC
Miller Fisher Syndrome and Polyneuritis Cranialis in COVID-19
21 Apr, 2020 | 08:03h | UTCMiller Fisher Syndrome and polyneuritis cranialis in COVID-19 – Neurology
Study: Neurologic Manifestations Common in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19
13 Apr, 2020 | 00:25h | UTCCommentaries: 40% of people with severe COVID-19 experience neurological complications – UPI AND AND Expert reaction to paper on neurological manifestations of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China – Science Media Centre
Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease
10 Apr, 2020 | 02:45h | UTCClinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease – Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease – Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
News Release: Ménière’s disease: New clinical practice guideline – American Academy of Otolaryngology
Temporary Emergency Guidance to US Stroke Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 Apr, 2020 | 04:20h | UTCNews Release: Interim guidance issued on stroke care during COVID-19 pandemic – American Heart Association
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Efficacy of Levetiracetam, Fosphenytoin, and Valproate for Established Status Epilepticus by Age Group
2 Apr, 2020 | 03:54h | UTCEfficacy of levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, and valproate for established status epilepticus by age group (ESETT): a double-blind, responsive-adaptive, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: Grupo UTIclínica – HCFMUSP
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Children, adults & older adults with established status epilepticus respond similarly to levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, & valproate, with treatment success in approximately half of patients: finding from ESETT, double-blind, responsive-adaptive, RCT https://t.co/zpjNdvMIGS pic.twitter.com/NecwRfGR23
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) March 25, 2020
COVID-19–associated Acute Hemorrhagic Necrotizing Encephalopathy: CT and MRI Features
1 Apr, 2020 | 05:40h | UTCCOVID-19–associated Acute Hemorrhagic Necrotizing Encephalopathy: CT and MRI Features – Radiology
Randomized Trial: Acupuncture Reduces Frequency of Migraine Days and Migraine Attacks
27 Mar, 2020 | 03:20h | UTCEditorial: Manual acupuncture for migraine – The BMJ (free)
Commentary: Does acupuncture relieve migraines? – News Medical (free)
Randomized Trial: Aspirin Not Beneficial for Reducing the Risk of Dementia, MCI, or Cognitive Decline
26 Mar, 2020 | 02:20h | UTCCommentary: Study: An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay – American Academy of Neurology (free)
Report: 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures
18 Mar, 2020 | 09:54h | UTC2020 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures – Alzheimer’s & Dementia (free)
Clinical Update: Tinnitus
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:38h | UTCTinnitus – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Guideline: Tinnitus: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
NICE Guideline: Tinnitus Assessment and Management
11 Mar, 2020 | 08:24h | UTCTinnitus: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Review: Surgery for Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
10 Mar, 2020 | 10:21h | UTCSurgery for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage – Critical Care (free)
Review: Other Primary Headaches—Thunderclap-, Cough-, Exertional-, and Sexual Headache
8 Mar, 2020 | 20:34h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Melatonin Shows Potential for Reducing Delirium Among Older People after Surgery
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:20h | UTCMelatonin shows potential for reducing delirium among older people after surgery – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Melatonin for the prevention of postoperative delirium in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMC Geriatrics (free)
Cohort Study: Vegetarian Diet Linked to Lower Incidence of Total, Ischemic, and Hemorrhagic Stroke
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:12h | UTCCommentary: Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk – American Academy of Neurology (free)
Systematic Review: Computerized Cognitive Training May Have Small Benefits of Uncertain Clinical Importance for Maintaining Cognitive Function in Cognitively Healthy People in Late Life
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:46h | UTCComputerised cognitive training for 12 or more weeks for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Computerised cognitive training for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life – Cochrane Library (free)
USPSTF Statement: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
26 Feb, 2020 | 07:12h | UTCEvidence Report: Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults – US Preventive Services Task Force/JAMA (free)
Editorials: Issues and Questions Surrounding Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Patients – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND Evidence Still Lacking for Recommendation of Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Cognitive Impairment (free audio)
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults (free)
Commentary: U.S. Medical Panel Thinks Twice About Pushing Cognitive Screening For Dementia – Kaiser Health News (free)
Clinical Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and Vestibular Neuritis
25 Feb, 2020 | 06:44h | UTC
Related Commentary on Twitter
How to diagnose and treat patients with vertigo? Two cases with links to demonstration videos show how to apply and interpret the Dix-Hallpike test and the HINTS plus exam: https://t.co/eK7hGVAHgj @PeterJohns84 @OttawaHospital @emergmedottawa #BPPV #FOAMed pic.twitter.com/R4AvYj6beV
— CMAJ (@CMAJ) February 24, 2020
Cohort Study: The Associations of Major Foods and Fiber with Risks of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
25 Feb, 2020 | 06:34h | UTCThe associations of major foods and fibre with risks of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke: a prospective study of 418 329 participants in the EPIC cohort across nine European countries – European Heart Journal (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Study of 418,000 Europeans finds different foods linked to different types of stroke – European Society of Cardiology (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at foods and stroke risk – Science Media Centre (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Associations in #diet and stroke in >418,000 Europeans from 9 countries w/ ~13 year follow up https://t.co/8WqqzoPO22 @escardio @tammy_tong @Oxford_NDPH @MRC_Epid et al
(usual caveats) but note risk w/ eggs, red meat; poss benefit of dairy products, fiber, fruit & vegetables pic.twitter.com/3ubKmkxzvX— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) February 24, 2020
Randomized Trial: Effect of Intravenous Tenecteplase Dose on Cerebral Reperfusion Before Thrombectomy in Patients with Large Vessel Occlusion Ischemic Stroke
23 Feb, 2020 | 21:18h | UTCEffect of Intravenous Tenecteplase Dose on Cerebral Reperfusion Before Thrombectomy in Patients With Large Vessel Occlusion Ischemic Stroke: The EXTEND-IA TNK Part 2 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: No Need to Go to Higher Tenecteplase Dose for Acute Stroke – TCTMD (free)
Systematic Review: Transcranial Doppler Sonography for Detecting Stenosis or Occlusion of Intracranial Arteries in People with Acute Ischemic Stroke
21 Feb, 2020 | 08:37h | UTCTranscranial Doppler sonography for detecting stenosis or occlusion of intracranial arteries in people with acute ischaemic stroke – Cochrane Library (free)
Guideline Synopsis: Management of Chronic Insomnia Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
18 Feb, 2020 | 08:25h | UTCCommentary: New VA/DoD guidelines address sleep-related issues in military personnel, veterans – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (free)