Neurology

The latest Stress in America™ poll from the American Psychological Association shows many US adults have suffered negative mental and physical changes due to pandemic-related stress.

New and highly specific migraine drugs have significantly changed the clinical landscape for patients. We talked with Peter McAllister, MD, about where the research goes next.

A recent survey queried cluster headache patients to compare cluster headache pain intensity to other painful disorders. The results, highlighted in this quick slideshow, may surprise.

In a new survey of patients with severe asthma, COVID-19-related anxiety was found to be a potential risk factor for clinical worsening of disease and decline in quality of life.

Irregular sleeping patterns can increase risk of depression and lower daily mood over the long term, according to a new study of first-year medical students.

Authors of 2 large cannabis-user database analyses discuss the possible reasons for observed dose increase over time by individuals using inhaled cannabis for pain relief.

In animal models, pain relief from cannabis has been found to be greater in females; new research on pain relief from inhaled cannabis in regular users found something different.

Research on pain relief from use of medical cannabis poses myriad challenges. Veteran researchers discuss 2 new studies based on a deep well of user data.

Obesity Medicine Association President Craig Primack, MD, reminds PCPs that stress management is a key to good self care for everyone and offers tips to share with patients.

Heart disease, again the leading cause of death worldwide, may remain so for many years as a result of COVID-19 pandemic conditions, says AHA Update Writing Committee Chair.

Antidepressants, although guideline-recommended and widely prescribed for common pain conditions, may not be as effective as perceived. Author of a new meta-analysis explains.

Acupuncture, massage, meditation—what does the latest research say about these and other popular alternative therapies for pain management?

Migraine headaches are a condition commonly seen in primary care. Here is a top-line look at the evidence for efficacy of the wide range of treatments available.

In a phase 2/3 study, nearly half of rimegepant-treated patients demonstrated ≥50% reduction in the number of moderate-to-severe migraine days per month

In episode 6 of Primary Viewpoints, physician mental health expert Michael Myers, MD, discusses the state of physician mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr Michael Myers, is an unprecedented environment for practicing medicine and for practitioners to effectively process daily experience.

Michael Myers, MD, a physician to physicians, urges any clinician who, worn out by COVID-19, has thoughts of leaving medicine to seek counseling first.

Thirty-day hospital readmission was found to be higher among cardiovascular patients who believed readmission was highly likely vs those who did not believe so.

Are you caught up on the latest guidance for the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment of major depressive disorder? Find out with this quick quiz.

Treating COVID-19 patients under the most challenging physical and emotional conditions has led to a sense of moral injury for many providers, according to Dr Michael Myers.

Prevalence of depression in the US has increased nearly 3-fold since before COVID-19. Here, a primer on the best assessment tools for depression diagnosis in primary care.

A psychiatrist who exclusively treats health care providers describes his work during the pandemic with clinicians who are treating COVID-19 patients.

Pandemic conditions are daily life for healthcare professionals, but addressing the distress and despair among friends, family, and colleagues can be a challenge.

Pain specialist Steven King, MD, highlights a new review that looks at the complex, bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbance and chronic pain.

A first aid guide for caregivers, an app that allows patients to track epilepsy trends, and 3 more top epilepsy and seizure apps for primary care.