Neurology
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Teens prescribed strict rest after concussions report more symptoms
Key clinical point: Strict rest for 5 days appears to offer no benefit over 1-2 days of rest and gradual return to activity for adolescents with...
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Polymorphism not predictive of better naltrexone response in heavy drinkers
Key clinical point: Genotype testing to predict which alcohol-dependent patients might respond better to naltrexone is not yet ready for clinical...
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Intra-arterial therapy improves function after ischemic stroke
Key clinical point: Intra-arterial therapy improves patient function, not just reperfusion, after ischemic stroke caused by proximal intracranial...
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Pulmonary edema is common after convulsive seizures
Key clinical point: Postictal pulmonary edema is common in patients having convulsive seizures. Major finding: Overall, 29% of patients had...
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Progesterone largely ineffective in treatment of traumatic brain injuries
Key clinical point: Contrary to existing data, findings from two major studies show that progesterone was found to show no clinical benefit for...
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Seizure predictors may help guide EEG monitoring in kids
Key clinical point: Simple clinical factors may help allocate continuous EEG monitoring among critically ill children with brain conditions. Major...
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Ketogenic diet halts refractory status epilepticus in kids
Key clinical point: A tailored, aggressive ketogenic diet can terminate super refractory status epilepticus in children. Major finding: The...
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Palliative consult helps geriatric trauma patients avoid futile interventions
Key clinical point: Geriatric patients who receive a palliative medicine consult usually forgo procedures. Major finding: About 90% of patients...