Tag: neurology

Neurosurgery consult not necessary for mild traumatic brain injury

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From Clinical Neurology News, 7 August 2013: Mild traumatic brain injury with intracranial hemorrhage can be safely managed by an acute care surgeon without the need for an inpatient neurosurgical consultation, a retrospective analysis has found. A study of 270 patients with mild traumatic brain injury and positive CT scan findings of intracranial hemorrhage – … Continue reading Neurosurgery consult not necessary for mild traumatic brain injury

Improved presurgery impulse control screening needed in Parkinson’s

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From Clinical Neurology News, 19 June 2013: Many Parkinson’s disease centers performing deep brain stimulation surgery are not using formal, standardized screening for impulse control disorders in pre- or postsurgical patients, according to a large survey of Parkinson Study Group centers. Deep brain stimulation surgery is known to increase impulsivity, and standard practice is to … Continue reading Improved presurgery impulse control screening needed in Parkinson’s

Osteoporosis, osteopenia appear common in Friedreich’s ataxia

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From Clinical Neurology News, 21 June 2013: Friedreich’s ataxia patients may be at greater risk of osteopenia and osteoporotic fractures, according to a study showing significant decreases in bone mineral density at key sites such as the femoral neck. Data presented in a poster at the international congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders also … Continue reading Osteoporosis, osteopenia appear common in Friedreich’s ataxia