Specialist Updates Neurology

TGA probes reports of rare neurological disorder following COVID-19 vax

24th January 2022
The TGA is investigating reports of suspected transverse myelitis among recipients of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine…
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Specialist Updates Neurology

Cognitive deficits linked to MS relapse 'persist longer than thought'

24th January 2022
Impaired cognition is measurable up to a month before relapse in patients with MS and can last 1.5 years before returning to…
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Sports concussion in children and adolescents

21st January 2022
Following a suspected concussion, immediate removal from play is essential, with no same-day return and continued monitoring of symptoms; severe or worsening symptoms may indicate the
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More evidence Epstein-Barr triggers MS

14th January 2022
New research offers the strongest evidence to date that the Epstein-Barr virus may trigger some people to develop MS. In…
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TGA grants a new indication for shingles vaccine

18th January 2022

First one indicated for people who are immunocompromised
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Specialist Updates Neurology

Spinal cord stimulation 'promising' for diabetic neuropathy pain

10th December 2021
A 10kHz spinal cord stimulation device can offer durable pain relief for patients with painful diabetic neuropathy who don’t…
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GPs to receive letters on head imaging referrals

10th December 2021
GPs will receive individualised reports in the coming weeks detailing their imaging referrals for primary headache disorders…
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Casualty of wear: Soldier impaled by dress uniform

10th December 2021
Neurosurgeons in Saudi Arabia have issued a call to arms over the safety of military dress uniforms after a soldier was left…
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