Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation may be a viable method for the treatment of acute episodic migraine, according to a new study.
Agitation in Alzheimer Disease: Proactive Assessment and Caregivers' Roles with Carolyn Clevenger, GNP
Clevenger speaks to primary care clinicians, emphasizing 3 priorities: engage family as partners, ask about agitation, and recognize its danger to patient and caregiver.
The Weekly Dose: Pediatric Vaccine Safety, Atopic Dermatitis, Dementia Risk, and Maternal Depression
Insights on atopic dermatitis treatment preferences, the safety of childhood vaccines, maternal depression’s effect on parenting, and more.
New AHS Emergency Department Migraine Guideline Elevates Prochlorperazine and Nerve Blocks, Advises Again Against Opioids
The revised AHS guideline recommends treatments that offer the strongest benefit at ED discharge and identifies options with limited or no supporting evidence.
Make It Routine: Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode to discover how early dementia detection enhances care and quality of life, with actionable strategies for primary care teams to implement now.
Longitudinal Blood Biomarkers Show Promise for Monitoring Alzheimer's Disease Progression in Subjective Cognitive Decline
Blood-based monitoring could enable earlier intervention as approximately 20% of initially negative participants transitioned to positive biomarker status.
Quality Improvement Program Greatly Expands Sleep Apnea Testing After Stroke in VA Hospitals
The study supports the feasibility of structured operational strategies to narrow dangerous gaps in guideline-recommended inpatient OSA testing, authors wrote.