Search results for "Neurology"
EEG, fMRI newly identified responses in patients with disorders of consciousness
Of 241 studied patients with disorders of consciousness and no observable response to commands at the bedside, a response was seen on functional MRI (fMRI) and/or electroencephalography (EEG) in 25%.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/08/21/eeg-fmri-newly-identified-responses-in-patients-with-disorders-of-consciousness.htm
21 Aug 2024
Survey finds shortcomings in assessment of neurologic function after cardiac arrest
More than a third of clinicians said they used absent corneal reflexes and absent pupillary reflexes at 24 hours to assess patient prognosis, even though guidelines recommend waiting 72 hours.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/27/4.htm
27 Nov 2019
New recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy
Recommendations on diagnosing and treating Bell's palsy were recently provided by a new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/13/5.htm
13 Nov 2013
Higher Framingham scores predict cognitive decline
The Framingham vascular risk scores may be better at predicting cognitive decline in late middle age patients than a score specifically designed to predict dementia, a recent study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/03/3.htm
3 Apr 2013
Neurologists offer guidelines on diagnosing sports concussions
Updated recommendations on evaluating and managing sports-related concussions were released by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/27/5.htm
27 Mar 2013