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American Psychiatric Association Releases Statement Following House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

11/19/2021

The US House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act today, which includes investments for the care of substance use disorder and mental health among the $2 trillion in spending.

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11/19/2021

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MR Spectroscopic Imaging Improves Detection of Brain Pathologic Alterations in Multiple Sclerosis

01/19/2022

Erin McGuinness ;

MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) improved detection of pathologic alterations in multiple sclerosis (MS) when compared to traditional measures, according to new findings published in Radiology.

MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI)...

01/19/2022

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Researchers Suggest Unifying Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis

10/15/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

A single, unified set of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) criteria that can apply to relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) and primary progressive MS should be considered for future revisions to the McDonald diagnostic criteria,...

A single, unified set of...

10/15/2021

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Individual Titration of Deutetrabenazine Beneficial for Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia

11/17/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.

Response-driven titration of...

11/17/2021

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Examining the Risk of Reducing Dose Range Recommendations for Patients with Schizophrenia

10/04/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Antipsychotic doses likely should not be reduced below standard dose range recommendations during treatment for multiepisode schizophrenia, according to recent research published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Antipsychotic doses likely...

10/04/2021

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Noncontrast Computed Tomography Comparable Imaging Alternative for Detecting Late-Presenting Large-Vessel Occlusion

12/09/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

New findings published in JAMA Neurology suggest that noncontrast computed tomography (CT) can be an imaging alternative to select patients with late-presenting large-vessel occlusion for mechanical thrombectomy.

New findings published in JAMA...

12/09/2021

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Survey Results Show How the Pandemic Has Negatively Impacted MS Patients

11/29/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative emotional and physical impact on patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research, the findings of which were presented in a poster at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2021...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a...

11/29/2021

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Erenumab Effective for Treatment of Migraine With or Without Aura

01/27/2022

Erin McGuinness ;

According to recent findings published in JAMA Neurology, erenumab can be safe and effective for the treatment of migraine for patients with or without history of aura.

According to recent findings...

01/27/2022

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Levosimendan Not Superior to Placebo for Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

10/14/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Levosimendan was not better than placebo at maintaining respiratory function for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Neurology.

Levosimendan was not better than...

10/14/2021

Neurology

Adverse Effects in Long-term Anticholinergic Medication Exposure

10/07/2021

Erin McGuinness ;

Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects, according to a review recently published in the Journal of Neurochemistry.

Long-term anticholinergic...

10/07/2021

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