New research suggests chronic alcoholism can negatively affect executive function, episodic memory, and metamemory -- a deficit that patients themselves are often unaware of. Medscape Medical News
This study examined the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and natural history of cognitive impairment in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
Patients in low- and middle-income country have over twice the odds of dying following severe TBI but half the odds of disability following mild and moderate TBI that those in high-income countries. International Journal of Epidemiology
A large study confirms the safety of treating patients with ischemic stroke who are taking warfarin with intravenous tPA according to current guidelines. Medscape Medical News
The AAN has launched Neurology: Clinical Practice, a new medical journal to help physicians manage patients with neurologic disorders. John Corboy, MD, is editor in chief. Medscape Medical News
Long-term use of opioids with a high potential for dependence and abuse may increase the risk for emergency department visits and drug and alcohol problems. Medscape Medical News
