Neurology
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FDA recommends schedule II for hydrocodone combinations
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Carotid endarterectomy vs. stenting in the elderly: Debate continues
Major finding: For endarterectomy, the rate of perioperative stroke was not significantly different between elderly (0.9%) and younger (1.2%)...
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Extended delirium raises cognitive risk in critically ill
Major finding: Neuropsychological status scores averaged 6.3 points lower at 3 months in patients who experienced 5 days of delirium vs.
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Study suggests treating intracranial aneurysms larger than 5 mm
Major finding: During a 10-year period, ruptures occurred in 2.9% of intracranial aneurysms that were treated conservatively, with an annual...
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FDA requires stronger peripheral neuropathy warning for quinolones
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Early surgery for intracerebral bleeds may benefit a select few
Major finding: A favorable outcome at 6 months was seen in 41% of the early surgery group and 38% of the conservative treatment group (P = .367...
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Decompression for malignant stroke in elderly lowers death, disability
Major finding: At 1 year, 57% of surgically managed versus 24% of conservatively managed patients were alive (P less than .001).Data source:...
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Will a novel antibody fix the anticoagulant-bleeding problem?
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ICU stay may be unnecessary after elective endovascular aneurysm treatment
Major finding: Only 4% of 687 patients undergoing routine endovascular aneurysm treatment experienced postoperative complications and almost three...
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Improved presurgery impulse control screening needed in Parkinson’s
Major finding: Only 23% of sites employed a formal battery of tests for impulsive and compulsive behavior and 7% did not report screening for...