Neurology

Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, chair of the AAN science committee, led a discussion to highlight select studies being presented at the AAN’s annual meeting April 2-7 in Seattle.

A survey of community neurologists demonstrated four primary themes associated with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in this group, specifically highlighting “the unusual environment” in which these providers practice.

The baseline assessment of the quality of neurologic care reported in the Axon Registry demonstrated modest performance scores and variability across measures and providers, according to study results published in Neurology.

Charlene Gamaldo, MD, medical director of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center and professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, received the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award at SLEEP 2021.

The American Academy of Neurology released an update to their 2014 position statement on telehealth in which they reiterate their call for expanding its use.

In this video perspective, Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, MSc, MAS, MBA, FAAN, reviews his talk on diversification of the neurology workforce from a plenary session at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting, which was held virtually.

Two patients enrolled in a COVID-19 vaccine trial — including one who received the vaccine and one who received placebo — developed Guillain-Barré syndrome 10 days after the injection, according to a case report published in Neurology.

Research into biomarkers to identify concussion and differentiate ischemic stroke from intracerebral hemorrhage topped Healio Neurology’s coverage in March. Plus: cannabis use, neuroplasticity after stroke and Lewy body dementia.

Child neurologists and neurodevelopmentalists do not make the diagnosis of cerebral palsy for most children with the condition, according to results of a survey of these providers that was published in Neurology.

Adults with epilepsy identified treatment for anxiety and depression as a priority and ranked neurologists’ prescribing of pharmacotherapy and wellness activities as their most preferred options for management.