Two rare neurologic presentations in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 add more evidence that unusual neurologic manifestations can arise in patients infected with the virus. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Neurology & Neurosurgery
New Insights Into Vision Problems in Parkinson’s
Visual impairment, including double vision and blurriness, are significantly more common in patients with Parkinson disease than in healthy persons, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
FOTO-TIA: Focus on the Eye May Discriminate TIA, Stroke vs Mimics
A look at the retinal microvasculature could discern stroke or transient ischemic attack from a mimic condition. In the near future, AI could expedite triage of these patients. Medscape Medical News
Visual Snow Syndrome a New Symptom of Migraine?
The first cases of episodic visual snow syndrome, which appears to occur only during a migraine attack, have been reported. Medscape Medical News
These NASA Docs Keep an Eye on Astronaut Health
Dr Andrew Wilner speaks with NASA researchers about the latest data on a neuro-ocular syndrome that can occur after spaceflight. Medscape Neurology
Hearing, Vision Loss Raise Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Multisensory impairment may serve as a potential marker to help identify older adults at increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer disease. Medscape Medical News
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension May Double CV Risk
Results of a new study suggest that idiopathic intracranial hypertension appears to be a systemic metabolic condition conferring a sizable increase in cardiovascular risk. Medscape Medical News
Two Updates in Multiple Sclerosis
Dr Stephen Krieger on when anti-MOG antibody testing is warranted, and how to properly manage the risk for post-fingolimod rebound. Medscape Neurology
Eye Exam Detects Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Using an ultrasensitive scanning technique, researchers can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information
FDA Clears Novel Eye Tracking Test to Detect Concussion
EyeBOX is the first noninvasive, baseline-free test to help in the diagnosis of concussion. The 4-minute test is appropriate for ages 5 to 67 years. FDA Approvals
Does a Patient’s Blurry Vision Signal a Serious Condition?
Can you order the right diagnostic tests to determine what’s causing the woman’s optic neuritis? Medscape Neurology
Satralizumab Slashes Relapse Rate in Neuromyelitis Optica
First results from a phase 3 study suggest the biologic agent in development could improve outcomes among people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Medscape Medical News
Three Eye Conditions Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
More insight into the eye as a ‘window into the brain’ comes from a study linking glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy to a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologists on the Frontline of Neurologic Diagnosis?
New retina findings offer insights into brain disease. Medscape Neurology
Retinal Thinning Tied to Cognitive Decline
In the largest study of its kind to date, investigators found an association between retinal nerve fiber thinning and poorer cognitive performance in healthy individuals. Medscape Medical News
Is ‘Blue Light’ Really That Bad for Us?
Marketers tell us that blocking blue light can improve our sleep and neurologic function. But what do the data show? Medscape Neurology
Oral and IV Corticosteroids Equivalent for Optic Neuritis
Dr Laurie Barclay on new data comparing the efficacy of different corticosteroid administration routes in a condition that often presents alongside MS. Medscape Neurology
Oral and IV Corticosteroids Equivalent for Optic Neuritis
Dr Laurie Barclay on new data comparing the efficacy of different corticosteroid administration routes in a condition that often presents alongside MS. Medscape Neurology
Eye Changes May Signal Cognitive Decline
Signs of damage to the eye’s microvasculature are linked to subsequent cognitive decline, a large, long-term, prospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Follow-up Insufficient After Retinal Infarction
Despite retinal infarction being a harbinger of subsequent stroke, patients with that condition don’t receive proper risk factor evaluation and only 8% are referred to a neurologist, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News