Articles Tagged With: Neurology
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The Passing of M. Flint Beal, MD
A tribute to the late M. Flint Beal, MD. -
Defense Ruling on Appeal for Radiologist Who Reviewed and Reported Imaging Results
This case demonstrates both procedural and substantive defenses for physicians and care providers. For the procedural side, the reversal by the appellate court reveals defendants in malpractice cases need not always wait for a jury to determine the care provider did not act negligently. -
Undiagnosed Brain Tumor Results in Permanent Brain Damage, $3.35 Million Award
In this case, the physician’s liability was a case of failure to diagnose, a particularly concerning result given the physician’s treatment of the patient over the course of more than four years. A failure to diagnose, or a delayed diagnosis, can cause significant injuries or dramatically worsen the patient’s condition. -
Long-Term Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitors on Cognitive Decline, Mortality
Cholinesterase inhibitors are one of the few drug classes approved by the FDA to treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease. This study shows a long-term benefit in slowing the decline of cognition, but it is unclear if there is any benefit in quality of life. -
Researchers Observe No Connections Between Statin Therapy, Cognitive Decline
But randomized trials are needed to better detail long-term risk-benefit ratio. -
Aducanumab-avwa Injection (Aduhelm)
The FDA has approved a new, but controversial, treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. -
Neurology Consult Delays Can Become Issue in Claims
If a stroke patient alleges failure to administer tissue plasminogen activator, whether a timely neurology consult was obtained likely will be a central issue in the litigation. Here are some issues that can arise during litigation. -
Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of CIDP
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy is commonly misdiagnosed. It is important to adhere to established diagnostic criteria and to regularly re-evaluate all patients given this diagnosis.
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Special Report from the 2021 International Stroke Conference
These reviews of studies presented at the virtual 2021 International Stroke Conference were written by Neurology Alert's editor. All comments and opinions are solely those of the editor.
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Special Report from the 2021 International Stroke Conference
These reviews of studies presented at the virtual 2021 International Stroke Conference were written by Neurology Alert's editor. All comments and opinions are solely those of the editor.