Neurology Journal Articles

• Expanding the Differential During the COVID-19 Pandemic These two fatal cases of West Nile Virus underscore the importance of remaining vigilant regarding the possibility of other serious viral diseases in the differential diagnosis.
  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, July 28, 2021
• ICU Clinical Alarm Frequency and Nurses' Sensitivity to Them Do the number and frequency of clinical alarms in the ICU lead to desensitization among nurses?
  American Journal of Critical Care, July 27, 2021
• Threshold for Complication Risk After Spinal Surgery Learn more about a surgical invasiveness score that may help predict the risk for major complications after adult spinal deformity surgical procedures.
  Spine, July 26, 2021
• Headache Attributed to IIH and Persistent Post-IIH Headache Review what we know about headache as a sequela of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Is it preventable, and what are current and potential therapeutic options?
  Headache, July 26, 2021
• Safety Monitoring of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine This report summarizes the data reported to V-safe surveillance system and the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System regarding the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, July 23, 2021
• Diagnostic Accuracy of Virtual Cognitive Assessment and Testing This paper highlights the diagnostic uncertainty associated with virtual cognitive assessment and testing, which was widely implemented because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, July 23, 2021
• The Effects of CBD Oil on Measures of Muscle Damage in Men Might supplementation with CBD oil aid in muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage?
  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, July 23, 2021
• Effect of Inadequate Sleep on Frequent Mental Distress Up to one-third of US adults report sleeping less than the recommended amount. Is there a bi-directional relationship between inadequate sleep and mental distress?
  Preventing Chronic Disease, July 23, 2021
• P2Y12 Inhibitors+Aspirin vs. Aspirin Alone in Minor Stroke This review compared the effectiveness and safety of DAPT therapy with P2Y12 inhibitors and aspirin versus aspirin monotherapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke or high-risk TIA.
  Stroke, July 22, 2021
• Dihydroergotamine Infusion for Pediatric Refractory Headache How effective is dihydroergotamine mesylate infusion for treatment of refractory headache in children? This study evaluated outcomes stratified by headache types and clinical characteristics.
  Headache, July 19, 2021
• Anticoagulation in Elective Spine Cases Anticoagulation therapy is commonly used to prevent thromboembolic events after spinal surgery. How effective is it, and could it lead to an increased risk of hematoma?
  Spine, July 19, 2021
• Quantitative MRI Towards Clinical Application in MS Learn how quantitative MRI addresses the shortcomings of conventional MRI in terms of stratification of patients with multiple sclerosis, assessment of disease progression, and treatment response.
  Brain, July 16, 2021
• Cannabinoid-based Medications for Pain The popularity of cannabinoid-based medications for treating chronic pain is growing, but the interest in their use may be outpacing the evidence supporting their analgesic benefits
  Current Psychiatry, July 15, 2021
• Telemedicine for Headache Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic How did patients feel about the use of telemedicine for headache care during the COVID-19 pandemic? Might they prefer to continue to use telemedicine even when in-person visits resume?
  Headache, July 12, 2021
• Return to Play Guidelines After Cervical Spine Injuries What is the optimal timing for football athletes to return to play after sustaining a cervical spine injury?
  Spine, July 12, 2021
• Underpredicting Pain: Investigating the Benefits and Risks How do expectations of pain influence pain intensity? Might underpredicting anticipated pain increase experienced pain?
  Pain, July 08, 2021
• Readmissions After Spinal Surgery for Spine Metastases Gain a better understanding of the patient factors associated with unplanned hospital readmissions after surgical treatment for spine metastases.
  Spine, July 05, 2021
• Genomics in Cushing's Disease: The Dawn of a New Era What can genomic biomarkers tell us about the development and recurrence of pituitary tumors in Cushing's disease?
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, July 05, 2021
• DAPT vs. Aspirin in Patients With Stroke or TIA This study found that compared with aspirin alone, DAPT given within 24 hours of high-risk TIA or mild to moderate stroke reduces the risk of recurrent stroke, but comes with higher risk of bleeding.
  Stroke, July 05, 2021
• Lifestyle and Comorbidities in Patients With Migraine This study aimed to compare the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle factors and comorbid diseases between patients with migraine and migraine-free controls.
  Headache, July 05, 2021