November 2022

A new study analyzed the adherence to guidelines and associated factors for timely follow-up and minimal treatment for patients with depression identified by screening in primary care.

Modifiable Risk Factors Associated with Diagnosis and Severity of MS

Multiple Sclerosis

November 2022

A new study found that smoking may increase the odds of a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and high alcohol consumption may be associated with more severe neurodegeneration.

Effects of Medicare Payment Reform on Joint Replacement Surgery in Patients with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias

Alzheimer Disease/Dementia

November 2022

Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model was found to be associated with a similar effect on joint replacement rates for beneficiaries with and without dementia.

Adjunctive Treatment for Focal-Onset Seizures: Which Medication Has the Best Efficacy and Tolerability?

Epilepsy

November 2022

A network meta-analysis of 5 third-generation antiseizure medications found that cenobamate was likely to have the best efficacy, and brivaracetam and lacosamide were likely to have the best tolerability.