Bariatric Surgery Reduces intracranial pressure in IIH, says JAMA study Josepha James14 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTThe incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is increasing and has been associated with increasing obesity rates worldwide. The...
Continuing Seizure Meds Unnecessary in acute symptomatic neonatal seizures Dr Kartikeya Kohli10 Jun 2021 6:30 PM ISTAcute symptomatic neonatal seizures typically remit within 72 hours, infants often have antiseizure medications (ASMs) maintained for months to years...
Weight loss Surgery reduces Intracranial pressure and blindness risk in IIH Hina Zahid28 April 2021 8:30 AM ISTWeight loss surgery is more effective than dieting to reduce brain pressure that can cause blindness in patients with a neurological condition, finds...
Atabecestat may worsen Cognitive function of Alzheimer patients, Finds Study MD Bureau13 April 2021 6:00 PM ISTBeta-Secretase enzyme (BACE) inhibition has been proposed as a priority treatment mechanism for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, a recent study...
Spinal cord stimulation promising therapy for managing diabetic neuropathy pain;JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha10 April 2021 7:45 AM ISTSpinal cord stimulation relieves pain, improves quality of life in refractory diabetic neuropathy, suggests the findings of a recently published...
Ponesimod bests teriflunomide in lowering relapse rates of multiple sclerosis; JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha10 April 2021 4:15 AM ISTPonesimod was superior to for relapsing multiple sclerosis, in terms of reducing relapse rates, unique active lesions on MRI, and fatigue symptoms,...
Incidental findings in pediatric brain MRIs common, though not serious;JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha28 March 2021 10:45 AM ISTIncidental findings in brain MRI and findings with potential clinical significance are both common in the general pediatric population, suggests the...
Botulinum neurotoxin injections effectively reduce severity of upper-extremity dystonic tremor: JAMA Dr. Nandita Mohan16 March 2021 11:09 PM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been noted that botulinum neurotoxin injections were superior to placebo in reducing tremor severity in...
Telestroke Improves Care and Saves Lives in Ischemic Stroke Patients: JAMA study MD Bureau5 March 2021 9:15 PM ISTTelestroke can extend stroke expertise to hospitals without on-site stroke expertise. A telestroke consultation is a real-time videoconference between...
Prostate drug associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease Hina Zahid16 Feb 2021 6:15 AM ISTTaking a particular type of medication to treat enlarged prostate is associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a...
Cannabidiol significantly reduces Tuberous sclerosis seizures, in lower doses;JAMA Neurology Dr Satabdi Saha12 Jan 2021 3:30 PM ISTTuberous sclerosis complex is characterized by the occurrence of benign hamartomas in multiple organs. Epilepsy is the most common neurologic ...
Orthostatic headache absence may not rule out Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: JAMA Medha Baranwal8 Jan 2021 3:52 PM ISTUK: A diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) should not be excluded based on the absence of orthostatic headache, suggests a recent...
