Neurology
Meta-Analysis: Incidental Brain MRI Findings in Children
18 Feb, 2020 | 08:04h | UTCIncidental Brain MRI Findings in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – American Journal of Neuroradiology (free)
Opinion Article – Use of Methylphenidate Analogues as Cognitive Enhancers: The Prelude to Cosmetic Neurology and an Ethical Issue
18 Feb, 2020 | 08:03h | UTCRelated: Perspective: Use of ‘Smart Drugs’ on the Rise (several texts on the subject)
[Abstract Only] Study: An Electroencephalographic Signature Predicts Antidepressant Response in Major Depression
16 Feb, 2020 | 21:27h | UTCAn electroencephalographic signature predicts antidepressant response in major depression – Nature Biotechnology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Neural signature identifies people likely to respond to antidepressant medication – NIH News Releases (free) AND Brain-wave pattern can identify people likely to respond to antidepressant, study finds – Stanford Medicine (free) AND AI, brain scans may alter how doctors treat depression – UT Southwestern Medical Center (free) AND Brain scans could be used to identify who will benefit from antidepressants – Business Insider (free) AND Resting-State EEG Can Predict Sertraline Treatment Outcomes – MPR (free) AND Will That Antidepressant Work For You? The Answer May Lie In Your Brain Waves – NPR (free)
Updated Nomenclature of Delirium and Acute Encephalopathy: Statement of Ten Societies
14 Feb, 2020 | 02:13h | UTC
State of The Art Review: Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke
14 Feb, 2020 | 02:12h | UTCManagement of acute ischemic stroke – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Meta-Analysis: Little Evidence that Prophylactic Pharmacologic Treatments are Effective for Pediatric Migraine
14 Feb, 2020 | 02:04h | UTCEfficacy, Safety, and Acceptability of Pharmacologic Treatments for Pediatric Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Can We Really Stop Pediatric Migraine? Using Network Meta-analysis to Remove the Guess Work (free)
Commentary: Network Meta-Analysis: Scant Evidence That Migraine-Prevention Meds Work in Kids – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Review: Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson Disease
12 Feb, 2020 | 07:20h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson Disease: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Clinical Review Audio: Parkinson Disease (free)
Randomized Trial: Palliative Care Associated with Benefits Among Patients with Parkinson Disease
12 Feb, 2020 | 07:18h | UTCEditorial: Palliative Programs for Persons With Parkinsonism—The Next Frontier (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life, Symptom Burden of Patients With Parkinson Disease – AJMC (free) AND Palliative care could benefit people with Parkinson’s – OnMedica (free)
Review: Cardiovascular Safety Considerations in the Treatment of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:01h | UTC
Primary Lateral Sclerosis: Consensus Diagnostic Criteria
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:24h | UTC
Psychopharmacological Treatment in Older People: Avoiding Drug Interactions and Polypharmacy
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:21h | UTC
[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)