General Neurology
News, opinions and meeting coverage in neurology.
<ѻýҕl>NICU Survivors May See Higher Autism Ratesѻýҕl>
AUSTIN, Texas -- Autism spectrum disorder incidence was significantly higher in babies who spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit, versus the general population, and was often accompanied by comorbidities, researchers said here.
Nov 02, 2013
<ѻýҕl>Common Cause for Bruxism, Restless Legs, Migraine?ѻýҕl>
NEW ORLEANS -- About half of patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) seen in a single neurology practice also qualified for diagnoses of bruxism and migraine, suggesting a possible common cause for these disorders, a researcher said here.
Oct 17, 2013
<ѻýҕl>Deaths Trigger DEA Probe of Pain Specialistѻýҕl>
Treating pain is challenging, and sometimes perilous, for both physician and patient, as is illustrated by Lynn Webster, MD, president-elect of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, who is the subject of an investigation triggered by as many as 20 deaths among his patients.
Feb 20, 2013
<ѻýҕl>Anatomy of an Epidemic: The Opioid Movieѻýҕl>
The national clamor over abuse of prescription opioids is now at a fever pitch, but little has been said about what drove the boon in opioid prescriptions. This latest report from ѻýҕl/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analyzes a pivotal Oxycontin marketing video, it's impact and its aftermath.
Sep 09, 2012