Neurology
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Intensive insulin added no benefit for hyperglycemia after ischemic stroke
Results from a large RCT showed intensive and standard insulin regimens produced similar clinical outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke.
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Statins cut vascular events in elderly patients
Analysis challenges current practice of discontinuation after age 75 years.
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When is it safe to resume anticoagulation in my patient with hemorrhagic stroke?
Robust scientific data on when to resume anticoagulation after ICH does not exist.
Public Policy
Defeating the opioid epidemic
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams says the opioid epidemic is his primary focus.
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Benefit of thrombectomy may be universal
The proportional benefit of thrombectomy is uniform among various subgroups of patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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Obesity paradox applies to post-stroke mortality
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Prioritize oral route for inpatient opioids with subcutaneous route as alternative
Can adoption of a local opioid standard of practice for hospitalized patients reduce intravenous and overall opioid exposure while providing...
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RE-SPECT ESUS: Dabigatran matched aspirin for second stroke prevention
MONTREAL – In an international trial with 5,390 patients, dabigatran proved no better than aspirin for second stroke prevention following ESUS.
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AAN publishes position statement on brain death
The association calls for uniform laws and policies regarding brain death, as well as continued research and public education.
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Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.