Researchers make a call on cumulative subconcussive impacts by comparing college football players to cross-country runners and nonathletes in a functional MRI and oculomotor performance study. Medscape Medical News
Noninvasive peripheral nerve stimulation is safe and effective in reducing tremors in patients with essential tremor, early research shows. Medscape Medical News
An FDA advisory committee has voted to support approval of a formulation of cannabidiol as an adjunctive treatment for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years of age or older. Medscape Medical News
The largest study ever conducted of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring shows 24-hour measures predict mortality much better than do office measurements and should now be routine, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Medical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says in a new position statement. Medscape Medical News
Researchers have found that adding pupil response to the scale more accurately predicts prognosis after TBI, including the likelihood of death, than either measure alone. Medscape Medical News
The new phase 3b LIBERTY trial shows erenumab was safe and effective in patients with episodic migraine refractory to at least two previous preventive treatments. Medscape Medical News
‘Interaction and innovation’ is the theme of this year’s AAN Annual Meeting, says the vice chair of the meeting’s science committee, who hints of other hot topics to be presented. Medscape Medical News
Veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury have a 56% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease, a large retrospective cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News
With an average annual income of $244,000, most neurologists believe they are fairly compensated and are happy in their chosen profession. Medscape Medical News
The beneficial effects of physical activity on brain health are well documented, but less is known about the impact of sedentary behavior on brain structures that involve memory. Medscape Medical News
A new study focusing on unnatural deaths in people with epilepsy suggests that psychiatric disease and psychiatric medication make a significant contribution to these deaths. Medscape Medical News
Endovascular therapy for patients with acute ischemic stroke in the real world is at least as effective and safe as in randomized clinical trials, a new registry study from the Netherlands suggests. Medscape Medical News
An FDA-approved device that delivers transcranial single-pulse magnetic stimulation significantly reduces the number of migraine headache days per month, potentially providing a nondrug prevention option. Medscape Medical News
Several new and potentially life-threatening adverse events associated with the use of this novel agent for multiple sclerosis have been reported. Medscape Medical News
Everolimus tablets for oral suspension become the first approved therapy specifically indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex. FDA Approvals
In the first reported case of its kind, a man competing in a chili pepper eating contest experienced a severe thunderclap headache after ingesting a single ‘Carolina Reaper,’ the world’s hottest chili pepper. Medscape Medical News
New evidence-based American Heart Association guidance takes a practical look at effective routine assessment and promotion of physical activity in healthcare settings. Medscape Medical News
Everyday activities children engage in outside of sports can result in concussion and also require a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
A new model may allow doctors to more accurately determine the individual prognosis of patients with ALS. Medscape Medical News
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