Influenza Infection Linked to Long-Term Increased Risk for Parkinson Disease
Researchers sought to examine whether prior influenza or other infections are associated with Parkinson disease more than 10 years after infection.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Long-Term Guselkumab Effective in Dactylitis and Enthesitis Resolution in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the long-term effect of guselkumab on resolution of dactylitis and enthesitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis.
Cognition Impacts Social Activity Participation in Multiple Sclerosis
Presenting at CMSC 2021, researchers examined the relationship between cognition, patient-reported outcomes of Patient Determined Disease Steps and Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities-Short Form.
Does Anakinra Have a Role in the Treatment of Severe COVID-19?
Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.
Ecopipam Shows Promise in Tic Reduction in Children With Tourette Syndrome
In a study presented at MDS 2021, researchers assessed the long-term safety and activity of ecopipam, a selective D1 antagonist, in reducing tics in children with Tourette syndrome.
Is Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction?
At MDS 2021, researchers shared study results on the prevalence of cognitive dysfunction and depression in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) and the impact of RLS severity on these variables.
Case Reports: Adult-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy Linked to Variations in VRK1 Gene in Hispanic Patients
Using a series of case reports, the researchers assessed the various clinical phenotypes associated with variations in the VRK1 gene.
Osmophobia May Be a Clinical Diagnostic Marker of Pediatric Migraine
Study researchers evaluated the potential of osmophobia in as a clinical diagnostic marker of migraine in children and adolescents.
Neurologic and Psychiatric Symptoms Common in COVID-19 Survivors
Researchers strove to provide robust estimates of incidence rates and relative risks of neurologic and psychiatric diagnoses in patients in the 6 months following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
A Call for Action Against Racism in Patient Care
This literature review explored the nature of racial bias in the clinical setting.
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