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During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
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International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
Brain health
News
Adjunctive Intravenous Anti-Clotting Drugs Do Not Improve Stroke Outcomes
09/26/2024
Adding the anti-clotting drugs argatroban or eptifibatide to routine intravenous thrombolysis treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke did not reduce poststroke disability, and was associated with an increase in mortality.
Adding the anti-clotting drugs argatroban or eptifibatide to routine intravenous thrombolysis treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke did not reduce poststroke disability, and was associated with an increase in mortality.
Adding the anti-clotting drugs...
09/26/2024
Neurology
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Tenecteplase Suitable for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
09/19/2024
In patients with acute ischemic stroke eligible for intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, tenecteplase was noninferior to alteplase for achieving an excellent functional outcome at day 90.
In patients with acute ischemic stroke eligible for intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, tenecteplase was noninferior to alteplase for achieving an excellent functional outcome at day 90.
In patients with acute ischemic...
09/19/2024
Neurology
stroke
News
FDA-Cleared Endovascular Technology Unveiled at SNIS 21st Annual Meeting
08/09/2024
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting,...
08/09/2024
Neurology
brain waves
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High-Dose Statins May Not Benefit Patients With Mild Ischemic Stroke
08/08/2024
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose...
08/08/2024
Neurology
Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
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Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
07/22/2024
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was...
07/22/2024
Neurology
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Prestroke Antiplatelet Therapy Linked With Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage After Thrombolysis
06/10/2024
Prestroke single and dual antiplatelet therapy are associated with an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment with intravenous alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.
Prestroke single and dual antiplatelet therapy are associated with an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment with intravenous alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.
Prestroke single and dual...
06/10/2024
Neurology
Tirofiban After Acute Ischemic Stroke Eases Early Neurological Deterioration
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Tirofiban After Acute Ischemic Stroke Eases Early Neurological Deterioration
06/04/2024
Intravenous tirofiban decreased the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute noncardioembolic stroke without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or systematic bleeding, according to study results...
Intravenous tirofiban decreased the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute noncardioembolic stroke without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or systematic bleeding, according to study results...
Intravenous tirofiban decreased...
06/04/2024
Neurology
No Significant Difference Between Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets in Preventing Events After Cervical Artery Dissection
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No Significant Difference Between Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets in Preventing Events After Cervical Artery Dissection
06/03/2024
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with cervical artery dissection was associated with a lower combined rate of 90-day ischemic stroke, major bleeding, or death compared with antiplatelet therapy, according to results published in JAMA...
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with cervical artery dissection was associated with a lower combined rate of 90-day ischemic stroke, major bleeding, or death compared with antiplatelet therapy, according to results published in JAMA...
Anticoagulation therapy in...
06/03/2024
Neurology

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Patient with family
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During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
News
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
Brain health
News
Adjunctive Intravenous Anti-Clotting Drugs Do Not Improve Stroke Outcomes
09/26/2024
Adding the anti-clotting drugs argatroban or eptifibatide to routine intravenous thrombolysis treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke did not reduce poststroke disability, and was associated with an increase in mortality.
Adding the anti-clotting drugs argatroban or eptifibatide to routine intravenous thrombolysis treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke did not reduce poststroke disability, and was associated with an increase in mortality.
Adding the anti-clotting drugs...
09/26/2024
Neurology
an illustration of a brain against a black background, with a red area representing stroke.
News
Tenecteplase Suitable for Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
09/19/2024
In patients with acute ischemic stroke eligible for intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, tenecteplase was noninferior to alteplase for achieving an excellent functional outcome at day 90.
In patients with acute ischemic stroke eligible for intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, tenecteplase was noninferior to alteplase for achieving an excellent functional outcome at day 90.
In patients with acute ischemic...
09/19/2024
Neurology
stroke
News
FDA-Cleared Endovascular Technology Unveiled at SNIS 21st Annual Meeting
08/09/2024
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting, Radical Catheter Technologies presented their Neurovascular Radical Catheter, which obtained 510(k) clearance from the US FDA FDA for its novel endovascular technology.
At the SNIS 21st Annual Meeting,...
08/09/2024
Neurology
brain waves
News
High-Dose Statins May Not Benefit Patients With Mild Ischemic Stroke
08/08/2024
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose...
08/08/2024
Neurology
Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
News
Chronic Loneliness Associated With Hiked Stroke Risk in Older Adults
07/22/2024
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine. 
Chronic loneliness was...
07/22/2024
Neurology
A brain puzzle against an orange background
News
Prestroke Antiplatelet Therapy Linked With Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage After Thrombolysis
06/10/2024
Prestroke single and dual antiplatelet therapy are associated with an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment with intravenous alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.
Prestroke single and dual antiplatelet therapy are associated with an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment with intravenous alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.
Prestroke single and dual...
06/10/2024
Neurology
Tirofiban After Acute Ischemic Stroke Eases Early Neurological Deterioration
News
Tirofiban After Acute Ischemic Stroke Eases Early Neurological Deterioration
06/04/2024
Intravenous tirofiban decreased the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute noncardioembolic stroke without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or systematic bleeding, according to study results...
Intravenous tirofiban decreased the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute noncardioembolic stroke without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or systematic bleeding, according to study results...
Intravenous tirofiban decreased...
06/04/2024
Neurology
No Significant Difference Between Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets in Preventing Events After Cervical Artery Dissection
News
No Significant Difference Between Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets in Preventing Events After Cervical Artery Dissection
06/03/2024
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with cervical artery dissection was associated with a lower combined rate of 90-day ischemic stroke, major bleeding, or death compared with antiplatelet therapy, according to results published in JAMA...
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with cervical artery dissection was associated with a lower combined rate of 90-day ischemic stroke, major bleeding, or death compared with antiplatelet therapy, according to results published in JAMA...
Anticoagulation therapy in...
06/03/2024
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
News
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
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Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
11/01/2024
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug...
11/01/2024
Neurology
Gene therapy
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Concerns Linger After Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
10/28/2024
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel...
10/28/2024
Neurology
Patient with family
News
During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
News
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
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News
Antiseizure Meds May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults With Epilepsy
10/21/2024
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy...
10/21/2024
Neurology
FDA approval stamp
News
FDA Approves Infusion Treatment for Advanced Parkinson Disease in Adults
10/18/2024
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa...
10/18/2024
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
News
Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
10/15/2024
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to...
10/15/2024
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
Masked Taper Plus CBT for Insomnia Effective in Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
Psych Congress Network

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology
11/12/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Claim-Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
11/10/2020
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations...
11/10/2020
Neurology

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