Neurology
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To define expectations for neurocritical care (NCC) core competencies vs competencies considered within the domain of other subspecialists. ⋯ Broad support exists across NCC role groups for wide-ranging NCC competencies including skills often performed by other neurology and non-neurology subspecialties. Variations highlight natural divergences in expectations among trainee, physician, and nurse role groups. These results establish expectations for core competencies within NCC and initiate dialogue across subspecialties about best practice standards for the spectrum of critically ill patients requiring neurologic care.
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Editorial
Sauna bathing reduces the risk of stroke in Finnish men and women: A prospective cohort study.
To assess the association between frequency of sauna bathing and risk of future stroke. ⋯ This long-term follow-up study shows that middle-aged to elderly men and women who take frequent sauna baths have a substantially reduced risk of new-onset stroke.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
ABBY: A phase 2 randomized trial of crenezumab in mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of crenezumab in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD). ⋯ This study provides Class II evidence that, for people with AD, crenezumab does not significantly improve cognition or function at 18 months. The study is rated Class II because <80% of enrolled patients completed the study.