Neurology
News
USPSTF issues draft research plan on opioid use disorder prevention
Public comment is sought on the research plan.
News
Understanding properties of fentanyl, other opioids key to treatment
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Fentanyl has opioid receptor affinity similar to that of morphine, research shows, and it’s not known why it is up to 100...
News
Acute stroke thrombolysis worked safely despite GI bleed or malignancy
CHICAGO – Current guidelines contraindicate acute stroke thrombolysis in patients with GI bleed or malignancy, but a new analysis suggests it’s...
News
Acute flaccid myelitis has unique MRI features
Acute flaccid myelitis more commonly presents with asymmetric paralysis and spinal cord lesions largely restricted to gray matter.
News
Overprescribing opioids leads to higher levels of consumption
The study findings have troubling implications for opioid abuse among surgical patients.
Clinical
Rapid recovery pathway for pediatric PSF/AIS patients
Multimodal analgesia with early mobilization may decrease length of stay and improve patient satisfaction.
Clinical
Clopidogrel and aspirin in acute ischemic stroke and high-risk TIA
Is the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel effective in reducing stroke recurrence?
Clinical
Rivaroxaban for stroke prevention after embolic stroke
Does rivaroxaban prevent recurrent ischemic stroke in patients with embolic stroke from undetermined source?
Quality
Opiate-prescribing standard decreases opiate use in hospitalized patients
Can an opiate-prescribing standard that favors oral and subcutaneous over intravenous administration reduce exposure to intravenous opiates for...
Opinion
FDA approval of powerful opioid tinged with irony
The agency’s approval of Dsuvia comes at a time when the need is great for nonaddictive agents for pain control.