Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings.
Neurology
AAN Issues Guideline Update for Immunization in Patients With MS
AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002.
Erectile Dysfunction in Former Football Players Linked to Concussions
A study of former US professional football players found that the risk of self-reported indicators of low testosterone and erectile dysfunction increased with each successive quartile of concussion symptom score.
Long-Term Night-Shift Work May Increase Risk for MS
Overall, no link was found between rotating night-shift work history and MS risk in 2 large nurse cohorts.
Zonisamide Effective for Cluster Headache Prophylaxis
Zonisamide, a sulfonamide anticonvulsant, demonstrated promising efficacy for the prophylactic treatment of chronic and episodic cluster headache disorders.
Recommendations Developed for Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Trials
The International Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Study Group has updated standards for future clinical trials in pediatric multiple sclerosis.
Integrative Medicine Model Shows Efficacy in Improving MS Treatment
Study demonstrated efficacy in improving communication with the clinician, lowering the number of visits, and improving the coordination of single-day multi-service and therapeutic interventions in multiple sclerosis
Regular Puzzle Use May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
Older adults who regularly perform word and number puzzles have higher cognitive functioning than those who do not engage in such activities.
Focal Surgery Linked to Modest IQ Improvements in Children With Epilepsy
Investigators analyzed clinical and neuroimaging factors related to cognitive outcome after epilepsy surgery in childhood.
How Accurate Are Automatic Seizure Detectors in Ambulatory EEG?
ASDs can facilitate the review of long-term EEG recordings to detect potential epileptiform activity and assist in artifact suppression.
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