Neurology

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Teen Residence in Stroke Belt Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Living in the stroke belt during adolescence is linked with an increased risk of incident stroke.

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Pill Form of Marijuana Alleviates Pain Longer

Dronabinol (Δ⁹ tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]), a pharmaceutical formulation of the psychoactive component of marijuana, produces a longer duration of pain relief than smoked marijuana.

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Childhood Bacterial Meningitis Impact Lasts Into Adulthood

Bacterial meningitis in childhood has lasting effects, often leading to lower educational attainment and economic self-sufficiency in adulthood.

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MRI Atrophy Measures May Identify Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) biomarkers may identify patients who are at high risk for conversion from clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) to clinically definite multiple sclerosis (CDMS).

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Maternal Valproate Use Increases Autism Risk in Offspring

Prenatal exposure to valproate correlates with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder and childhood autism in offspring.

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US Neurologists Shortfall Expected to Get Worse

The current national shortfall in neurologists is about 11 percent, and is likely to increase to 19 percent by 2025.

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Brain Stimulation Reduces Smoking Cravings

High-frequency brain stimulation can temporarily reduce smoking cravings.

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Primary Care Screening Can Identify Suicide Risk

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force finds that primary care screening tools could probably identify adults at increased risk of suicide, although they have limited efficacy in adolescents.

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