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Almost One-Quarter of Children With Head Trauma Symptoms Not Checked for Concussion, Brain Injury
05/03/2024
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant...
05/03/2024
Neurology
TBI Could Reduce Cerebellic Volume in Children and Adolescents
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TBI Could Reduce Cerebellic Volume in Children and Adolescents
02/07/2024
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents was shown to decrease cerebellum volume, especially in the posterior lobe, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. 
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents was shown to decrease cerebellum volume, especially in the posterior lobe, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. 
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in...
02/07/2024
Neurology
Who is more likely to die from a TBI?
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Who is more likely to die from a TBI?
08/31/2023
Test your clinical knowledge.
Test your clinical knowledge.
Test your clinical knowledge.
08/31/2023
Neurology
No Strict Rest After Concussion and Other New Guidelines Released
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No Strict Rest After Concussion and Other New Guidelines Released
07/26/2023
Strict rest should be avoided after a concussion, but light-intensity physical activity, such as walking, can help recovery.
Strict rest should be avoided after a concussion, but light-intensity physical activity, such as walking, can help recovery.
Strict rest should be avoided...
07/26/2023
Neurology
depression
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TBI Affective Disorder May Be Distinct From Traditional Depression, MDD
07/13/2023
A new study has found physiological evidence that depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be clinically distinct from traditional major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new study has found physiological evidence that depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be clinically distinct from traditional major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new study has found...
07/13/2023
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TBI, PTSD Not Linked With Biomarker-Defined Alzheimer Disease
09/20/2022
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were associated with an increased prevalence of mild cognitive impairment but not Alzheimer disease biomarkers in a study of Vietnam veterans, according to a new study...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were associated with an increased prevalence of mild cognitive impairment but not Alzheimer disease biomarkers in a study of Vietnam veterans, according to a new study...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and...
09/20/2022
Psych Congress Network
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Higher Than Expected Mortality Rates in Post-9/11 Veterans With Moderate to Severe TBI
05/13/2022
Post-9/11 US military veterans, especially those exposed to traumatic brain injury (TBI), have a higher mortality burden across multiple causes of death compared with the total US population, according to a study published in JAMA Network...
Post-9/11 US military veterans, especially those exposed to traumatic brain injury (TBI), have a higher mortality burden across multiple causes of death compared with the total US population, according to a study published in JAMA Network...
Post-9/11 US military veterans,...
05/13/2022
Neurology
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Likelihood of Mental Health Issues in Children and Adolescents Experiencing Concussion
05/05/2022
How high is the chance that children and adolescents experiencing concussion will develop a mental health issue? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
How high is the chance that children and adolescents experiencing concussion will develop a mental health issue? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
How high is the chance that...
05/05/2022
Neurology
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Concussion Associated With Heightened Risk of Subsequent Mental Health Issues in Youth
03/25/2022
Children and teenagers who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of mental health issues, psychiatric hospitalization, and self-harm, suggest new study findings.
Children and teenagers who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of mental health issues, psychiatric hospitalization, and self-harm, suggest new study findings.
Children and teenagers who...
03/25/2022
Neurology
News
ADHD Diagnoses More Common in Children With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
02/01/2022
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children is associated with increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to meta-analysis findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children is associated with increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to meta-analysis findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Severe traumatic brain injury...
02/01/2022
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TBI Could Reduce Cerebellic Volume in Children and Adolescents
News
TBI Could Reduce Cerebellic Volume in Children and Adolescents
02/07/2024
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents was shown to decrease cerebellum volume, especially in the posterior lobe, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. 
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents was shown to decrease cerebellum volume, especially in the posterior lobe, according to a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. 
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in...
02/07/2024
Neurology
No Strict Rest After Concussion and Other New Guidelines Released
News
No Strict Rest After Concussion and Other New Guidelines Released
07/26/2023
Strict rest should be avoided after a concussion, but light-intensity physical activity, such as walking, can help recovery.
Strict rest should be avoided after a concussion, but light-intensity physical activity, such as walking, can help recovery.
Strict rest should be avoided...
07/26/2023
Neurology
depression
News
TBI Affective Disorder May Be Distinct From Traditional Depression, MDD
07/13/2023
A new study has found physiological evidence that depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be clinically distinct from traditional major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new study has found physiological evidence that depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be clinically distinct from traditional major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new study has found...
07/13/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
TBI, PTSD Not Linked With Biomarker-Defined Alzheimer Disease
09/20/2022
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were associated with an increased prevalence of mild cognitive impairment but not Alzheimer disease biomarkers in a study of Vietnam veterans, according to a new study...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were associated with an increased prevalence of mild cognitive impairment but not Alzheimer disease biomarkers in a study of Vietnam veterans, according to a new study...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and...
09/20/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
Higher Than Expected Mortality Rates in Post-9/11 Veterans With Moderate to Severe TBI
05/13/2022
Post-9/11 US military veterans, especially those exposed to traumatic brain injury (TBI), have a higher mortality burden across multiple causes of death compared with the total US population, according to a study published in JAMA Network...
Post-9/11 US military veterans, especially those exposed to traumatic brain injury (TBI), have a higher mortality burden across multiple causes of death compared with the total US population, according to a study published in JAMA Network...
Post-9/11 US military veterans,...
05/13/2022
Neurology
News
Concussion Associated With Heightened Risk of Subsequent Mental Health Issues in Youth
03/25/2022
Children and teenagers who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of mental health issues, psychiatric hospitalization, and self-harm, suggest new study findings.
Children and teenagers who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of mental health issues, psychiatric hospitalization, and self-harm, suggest new study findings.
Children and teenagers who...
03/25/2022
Neurology
News
ADHD Diagnoses More Common in Children With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
02/01/2022
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children is associated with increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to meta-analysis findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children is associated with increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to meta-analysis findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Severe traumatic brain injury...
02/01/2022
Psych Congress Network
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Prehospital Administration of Tranexamic Acid Could Increase Mortality in Severe Isolated TBIs
03/12/2021
Recent findings suggest that prehospital administration of tranexamic acid could lead to increased mortality in patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury.
Recent findings suggest that prehospital administration of tranexamic acid could lead to increased mortality in patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury.
Recent findings suggest that...
03/12/2021
Neurology
News
FDA Authorizes Device to Protect Athletes’ Brains from Impacts
03/01/2021
The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared a novel device to be worn around the neck among athletes aged 13 years or older to help protect the brain from the consequences of repeated subconcussive impacts to the head.
The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared a novel device to be worn around the neck among athletes aged 13 years or older to help protect the brain from the consequences of repeated subconcussive impacts to the head.
The US Food and Drug...
03/01/2021
Neurology
News
Youth Sports Concussion Recommendations Highlight Need for More Research
10/20/2019
A panel of 11 experts has released a new statement on methods of preventing, assessing, and managing sports-related concussions in young athletes.
A panel of 11 experts has released a new statement on methods of preventing, assessing, and managing sports-related concussions in young athletes.
A panel of 11 experts has...
10/20/2019
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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