Increased Stroke Risk Caused by Warfarin?
An increase in stroke risk supports the theory of a transient hypercoagulable state at the start of warfarin treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - September 19, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Cryptogenic Stroke: Could It Be Undiagnosed Afib?
Mark Alberts comments on two studies in which patients were monitored for up to three years after cryptogenic stroke to detect undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - September 8, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Mutant Protein Spread in Neurodegenerative Disease
The ability of mutant protein to spread to healthy brain tissue is explored in this study of patients who died from Huntington disease. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - September 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Are Triptans Safe During Pregnancy?
A 16-year study assesses the safety of triptan treatment for migraine in pregnant women. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - August 21, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Recurrence Risk in Posthemorrhage Anticoagulation
A new study looks at the safety of restarting anticoagulation following intracranial hemorrhage. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - August 5, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Best Initial Therapy for Parkinson Disease
The benefits of levodopa vs levodopa-sparing therapies are tested in this large, open-label trial. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - July 24, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Epilepsy: Cash, Car Accidents, and Psychiatric Side Effects
Three important epilepsy studies were presented at this year's American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - May 23, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Fast-Forward 5 Years: Topol on the Future of Patient Care
What will physician and patient interactions look like in the near future? Medscape Editor-in-Chief Eric Topol, MD, talks about how technology is changing the practice of medicine. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - April 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A New 'Champion of Mental Health Care'
Welcome new legislation has the potential to further mental health research and improve patient care. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - April 4, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
An Option in Migraine Prevention?
A recent study compares candesartan and propranolol for migraine prophylaxis. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - March 5, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Magnesium in Stroke: Does It Reduce Disability?
Dr. Mark Alberts discusses results of the FAST-MAG trial looking at whether field administration of magnesium reduces long-term disability in stroke. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - February 28, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Head Trauma History and Amyloid in the Brain
Scientists ponder why amyloid builds up in the brains of people with a history of head trauma who are cognitively impaired, but not in those with normal cognition. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - February 24, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
2013 Neurology Studies Not to Miss
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener revisits advances in neurology from 2013 that you should not miss. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - January 28, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
