Neurology
Conference Coverage
Giant intracranial aneurysm treatment confers some long-term survival benefit
Key clinical point: Giant intracranial aneurysms have a generally poor 10-year outcome, although treated patients fare better than untreated....
Video
VIDEO: Ask patients about metal-on-metal hip implants
Video
VIDEO: Many stroke patients may miss out on clot-retrieval options
News
Transcarotid angioplasty device approved; reverses blood flow to capture embolic debris
News
NMBAs not linked to longer LOS after pediatric tracheostomy
Key clinical point: The use of paralytic agents in pediatric patients after undergoing tracheostomy was not an independent predictor of longer...
News
Regionalized trauma care trims 30-day mortality
Key clinical point: Regionalized trauma care reduces long-term mortality and maintains functional outcomes in patients with severe TBI. Major...
Government and Regulations
Abuse-deterrent formulation of extended-release hydrocodone approved
News
NIH report on long-term opioid treatment cites lack of data, research needs
Conference Coverage
Experts debate venous sinus stenting for intracranial hypertension
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Curative surgery possible for some kids with LGS epilepsy
Conference Coverage
Palliative consult helps geriatric trauma patients avoid futile interventions
Key clinical point: Geriatric patients who receive a palliative medicine consult usually forgo procedures. Major finding: About 90% of patients...