Neurology Journal Articles

• Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test for SARS-CoV-2 Detection This rapid antigen test is faster and more cost-effective than real-time reverse transcription PCR, but how effective is it?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, December 02, 2021
• Advances in Neurocardiology: Focus on Atrial Fibrillation This article highlights recent neurocardiological studies of prolonged cardiac monitoring and left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in patients with AF.
  Stroke, December 02, 2021
• COVID-19 Neuropathology at New York Presbyterian Hospital How does SARS-CoV-2 effect the brain? This autopsy study investigated the clinical characteristics and neuropathological findings of 41 patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  Brain, December 01, 2021
• COVID-19 Impacted LOS and Discharge for Spinal Deformity Find out how hospitalization patterns for adult spinal deformity surgery patients changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Were patient outcomes impacted?
  Spine, December 01, 2021
• Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Adults This report details the incidence and demographic characteristics associated with long COVID in adults.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, November 29, 2021
• The 1918 Influenza Pandemic Versus COVID-19 This paper compares and contrasts preventive measures and public health guidelines from the COVID-19 pandemic response and the 1918 influenza pandemic. How much has really changed?
  American Journal of Epidemiology, November 29, 2021
• Persistent Posttraumatic Headaches and Functioning in Veterans This study aimed to characterize the relationship between type of combat head trauma with subsequent headache presentations, psychological symptoms, and psychosocial functioning.
  Headache, November 29, 2021
• That Myalgia of Yours Is Not From Statin Intolerance A new trial evaluating the tolerability of statins suggests that the bulk of statin-related myalgias are not due to the drug at all.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, November 29, 2021
• Complication Trends and Costs of Osteoporotic Lumbar Fusion A new study compares the complication rates and costs after lumbar fusion surgery according to graft subtype and surgical approach. In what ways do they differ?
  Spine, November 24, 2021
• Long-term Olfactory Dysfunction After COVID-19 Infection This study revealed a high prevalence of olfactory dysfunction 6 months after COVID-19 infection. What factors were most strongly associated with this hyposmia?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, November 22, 2021
• Intravenous Ibuprofen for Acute Treatment of Migraine Might intravenous ibuprofen be a safe and effective option for acute treatment of migraine?
  Headache, November 22, 2021
• Screening With CCTA and the Prevention of Coronary Events The results of the recent SCAPIS trial suggest that CCTA could play a wider role in the targeting of preventative coronary heart disease therapies through population screening.
  Circulation, November 18, 2021
• Mediterranean Diet Reduces Atherosclerosis Progression in CHD The findings of this study reinforce the clinical benefits of the Mediterranean diet for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
  Stroke, November 18, 2021
• Neurogranin as a Novel Biomarker in Alzheimer's Disease This study evaluated the diagnostic value of CSF neurogranin and alpha-synuclein as biomarkers of synapsis damage in patients with Alzheimer disease.
  Laboratory Medicine, November 17, 2021
• Concurrent Complications After Spinal Deformity Surgery How common are co-occurring complications after surgery for adult spinal deformity, and what are the clinical implications?
  Spine, November 17, 2021
• The Role of Gut Dysbiosis in Parkinson's Disease Explore the unique alterations to gut microbiota which have been identified in Parkinson's disease. What significance might they have as a marker of disease progression or therapeutic target?
  Brain, November 17, 2021
• Consumers' Perspectives on Opioid Deprescribing This study aimed to explore the attitudes and perspectives of opioid consumers on opioid deprescribing. What factors should be considered in the development of opioid deprescribing guidelines?
  Pain, November 16, 2021
• The Importance of Neuroimaging in Dementia Treatment The approval of aducanumab for Alzheimer disease will increase the need for neuroimaging in these patients. In what ways can neuroimaging improve diagnosis of AD and other neurodegenerative diseases?
  Applied Radiology, November 16, 2021
• High Risk of Recurrence for Grade II Meningioma Grade II meningioma is associated with a high risk of recurrence. Which factors may influence the recurrence rate?
  Chinese Clinical Oncology, November 15, 2021
• Hypertension Risk in Migraine Patients Treated With Erenumab With its potential for cardiovascular effects, might the CGRPR antagonist erenumab increase the risk of hypertension in patients treated with it for migraine?
  Headache, November 15, 2021