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October 2019, Vol 76, No. 10, Pages 1135-1260

In This Issue of JAMA Neurology

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1135. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.3011
Viewpoint

Factors Hampering the Discovery of New Therapeutics for Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1137-1138. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2062

This Viewpoint presents insights into current research on rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, including offering tips on how to best proceed with future studies.

On the Brain

The Power of Observation in Neurology Then and Now—Notes From Charcot’s Library

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1139. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1931

This essay describes a visit to a library in the Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle Épinière in Paris, France, that houses the works of Jean-Martin Charcot and several other scientists who contributed to early insights into neurology.

Editorial

SELECTing Patients With Large Ischemic Core Who May Benefit From Endovascular Reperfusion

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1140-1142. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1789

The Challenge of Defining Alzheimer Disease Based on Biomarkers in the Absence of Symptoms

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1143-1144. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1667

Lifespan Cognitive Reserve—A Secret to Coping With Neurodegenerative Pathology

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1145-1146. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2899
Original Investigation

Outcomes of Endovascular Thrombectomy vs Medical Management Alone in Patients With Large Ischemic Cores: A Secondary Analysis of the Optimizing Patient's Selection for Endovascular Treatment in Acute Ischemic Stroke (SELECT) Study

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1147-1156. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2109

This prespecified secondary analysis of a cohort study compares outcomes in patients with large ischemic cores treated with endovascular thrombectomy vs medical management alone.

Association of Obesity With Multiple Sclerosis Risk and Response to First-line Disease Modifying Drugs in Children

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1157-1165. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1997

This study examines whether high body mass index in children and adolescents is a factor in the onset of multiple sclerosis and in treatment response.

Association Between Caregiver Depression and Emergency Department Use Among Patients With Dementia

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1166-1173. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1820

This cohort study uses data from the Care Ecosystem study to investigate whether caregiver depression is associated with increased use of the emergency department among patients with dementia.

Prevalence of Biologically vs Clinically Defined Alzheimer Spectrum Entities Using the National Institute on Aging–Alzheimer’s Association Research Framework

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1174-1183. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1971

This population-based cohort study estimates the sex- and age-specific prevalence of 3 imaging biomarker–based definitions of the Alzheimer disease spectrum from the National Institute on Aging–Alzheimer’s Association research framework and compares these entities with clinically defined diagnostic entities commonly linked with Alzheimer disease.

Association of Lifespan Cognitive Reserve Indicator With Dementia Risk in the Presence of Brain Pathologies

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1184-1191. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2455

This cohort study examines the association of lifespan cognitive reserve with dementia risk.

Clinical Effectiveness of Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin in Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Patient-Centered Research Into Outcomes Stroke Patients Prefer and Effectiveness Research (PROSPER) Study

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1192-1202. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2099

This cohort assesses the clinical effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants vs warfarin for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Associations of Physical Activity and β-Amyloid With Longitudinal Cognition and Neurodegeneration in Clinically Normal Older Adults

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1203-1210. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1879

This study examines whether physical activity moderates the association of β-amyloid burden with longitudinal cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in clinically normal individuals.

Effect of Stroke Education Pamphlets vs a 12-Minute Culturally Tailored Stroke Film on Stroke Preparedness Among Black and Hispanic Churchgoers: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1211-1218. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1741

This cluster randomized clinical trial of stroke preparedness among black and Hispanic churchgoers evaluates the effect of culturally tailored 12-minute stroke films on stroke preparedness vs the usual care practice of distributing stroke education pamphlets.

Effect of AZD0530 on Cerebral Metabolic Decline in Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1219-1229. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2050

This randomized clinical trial examines the effects, safety, and tolerability of AZD0530 medication in patients with mild Alzheimer disease.

Progressive Cortical Thinning in Patients With Focal Epilepsy

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1230-1239. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1708

This case-control study examines whether progressive cortical thinning in patients with focal epilepsy is distinct from cortical thinning associated with normal aging.

Review

Scientific Advances in and Clinical Approaches to Small-Fiber Polyneuropathy: A Review

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1240-1251. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2917

This narrative review describes the clinical characteristics and pathophysiological underpinnings of small-fiber polyneuropathy, as well as approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

Images in Neurology

Ocular Dipping in Anoxic Brain Injury

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1252. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2393

This case report describes a woman in her early 50s with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and new-onset heart failure who had occasional left frontal periodic discharges with superimposed generalized slowing.

JAMA Neurology Clinical Challenge

A Case of Progressive Myelopathy in a Middle-aged Woman

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1253-1254. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2806

A 48-year-old woman presented with a history of progressive lower extremity weakness, sensory loss, and sphincter dysfunction. What is your diagnosis?

Research Letter

Association of Personalized Blood Pressure Targets With Hemorrhagic Transformation and Functional Outcome After Endovascular Stroke Therapy

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1256-1258. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2120

This cohort study assesses the feasibility of determining personalized blood pressure targets as well as the association of deviating from these targets with radiographic and clinical outcomes.

Comment & Response

Mischaracterization of Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1258-1259. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2376

Mischaracterization of Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome—Reply

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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1259-1260. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.2379
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JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(10):1136. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.3012
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