All Neurology articles
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NewsCBD oil linked to lung cancer tumour regression
Research is warranted on the potential use of cannabidiol oil as a primary treatment for cancer, say the authors of a new case report published by the BMJ
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News
Groundbreaking EEG test could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease 5 years earlier
The Fastball test could allow diagnosis of—and treatments for—the condition to be initiated before significant clinical signs emerge
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SIGN guideline
SIGN epilepsies in children and young people
An easy-to-read summary of SIGN’s recommendations on the management of epilepsy in children and young people in primary care. Includes recommendations, and good practice and information points
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News
NICE announces roundtable discussion for paused ME/CFS guideline
NICE has arranged a meeting in September 2021 to consult on the delayed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome guideline (ME/CFS)
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News
Diet and exercise linked to risk of cognitive decline
Cognitive decline and dementia can be influenced by levels of diet and exercise up to 12 years before the onset of symptoms
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News
Cancer-related cognitive impairment in men with prostate cancer
Study findings suggest patients’ subjective concerns of cancer-related cognitive impairment appear to be critical to patient outcomes
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NICE guideline
NICE autism management in children guideline
Guidance for offering support and management of children and young people with autism spectrum disorder
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News
Updated guidance on autism spectrum disorder in under 19s issued by NICE
NICE guideline CG170 has been updated to highlight the need to assess and provide support for feeding difficulties, including restrictive diets
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Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum headache and migraine fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing headache and migraine
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NICE guideline
NICE epilepsy guideline
A brief, helpful summary of the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults and children. Includes status epilepticus management, review, and referral
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NICE guideline
NICE headache guideline
This easy-to-read summary of NICE's guideline explores the diagnosis and management of tension, migraine, cluster, and medication overuse headaches
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News
SIGN publishes new guideline on epilepsies in children
The new clinical guideline contains recommendations on the investigation and management of epilepsies in children
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News
NICE drafts guidance on diagnosis and management of ME/CFS
NICE has just published its draft updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
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News
NICE drafts guidance recommending siponimod to treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
NICE has issued draft guidance that now recommends siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
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NICE guideline
NICE MS guideline
A brief NICE guidance summary relevant to primary care about diagnosis of MS, support for patients, and modifiable risk factors for relapse and progression.
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Independent professional body guideline
Acquired brain injury and encephalitis: a guide for GPs
A useful summary on how GPs can help diagnose and manage the after-effects of acute brain injury in adults and children, including encephalitis.
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Video
Dr Nassif Mansour Q&A on suspected neurological conditions
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Nassif Mansour answers questions on conditions covered by guidelines on suspected neurological conditions, how to manage patients with suspected neurological conditions, the red flags for referral, and his key take-home messages.
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NICE guideline
NICE—cannabis-based medicinal products
This Guidelines summary covers prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products for people with intractable nausea and vomiting, chronic pain, spasticity and severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
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Feature article
Depression in Parkinson’s disease: how nurses can help
Emma Edwards highlights the effect depression can have on patients with Parkinson’s disease and the need for support from Parkinson’s disease nurse specialists
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NICE guideline
NICE motor neurone disease guideline
An easy-to-read summary of the NICE guideline on the assessment and management of motor neurone disease.
