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Readers Respond: Stop Stigmatizing Opioids Dr Charles Argoff shares the outpouring of responses to an earlier commentary on the proper use of opioids.
Medscape Neurology, July 5, 2018
An Unrecognized Suicide Risk Factor A study found a connection between severe restless leg syndrome and suicide.
Medscape Internal Medicine, June 27, 2018
CMSC 2018 Subjective Reports Positive for Cannabis in MS, but Caution Urged Patients with MS report benefits from medical cannabis in pain and spasticity, but concerns about cognitive effects remain.
Medscape Medical News, June 13, 2018
SLEEP 2018 Restless Legs Syndrome an Independent Suicide Risk Factor? Suicidal behavior is prevalent among people with severe restless legs syndrome, independent of depression, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, June 8, 2018
Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Changes in Sensory Cortex A new study looking at neural mechanisms involved in restless legs syndrome has come up with some surprising findings -- that the condition seems to be related to changes in the sensory rather than the motor area of the brain.
Medscape Medical News, May 3, 2018

Managing Neurologic Complications of Chronic HCV Infection This article highlights some of the extrahepatic and neurologic complications of chronic HCV infection. What role can the community pharmacist play in their identification and management?
U.S. Pharmacist, August 10, 2018
Depression/Anxiety and Headache Frequency in Migraineurs Patients who experience higher migraine frequency may also experience higher rates of depression and anxiety.
Headache, March 30, 2018
Obesity and Sleep Disorders in Postmenopausal Women This study investigated the relationship between obesity and sleep architecture in postmenopausal women.
Menopause, February 23, 2018
Immediate Effect of CPAP Titration on Perceived HRQoL Explore the immediate effects of CPAP titration on self-perceived health-related quality of life among patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, February 15, 2017
Sleep Disorders in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders What types of sleep disorders are common in children with autism spectrum disorders?
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, May 18, 2016