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Alex Vicino1, Gilles Allali2, Julien Bally1
1Service de neurologie, Département des neurosciences cliniques, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois et Université de Lausanne, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|January 20, 2022
Summary
In 2021, advancements included new guidelines for neurological disorders like CIDP and brain tumors. Research also focused on epilepsy management, stroke interventions, and treatments for dementia, COVID-19 complications, and headaches.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- 2021 saw significant updates in neurological diagnostics and treatment guidelines.
- Emerging research addressed epilepsy in specific populations and complex neurological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key advancements in neurology published in 2021.
- To highlight progress in the management of various neurological disorders and infections.
Main Methods:
- Review of recently published diagnostic criteria, classifications, and treatment guidelines.
- Analysis of studies on pharmacological interventions, immunotherapies, and endovascular procedures.
- Examination of research on neurological complications of infections and vaccine efficacy.
Main Results:
- New guidelines were established for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), brain tumors, and autoimmune encephalitis.
- Effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies were defined for epileptic seizures, including in pregnant women.
- Biomarkers and immunotherapies are transforming dementia care.
- Endovascular interventions show promise for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
- Neurologic aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine efficacy in immunosuppressed individuals were investigated.
- Novel treatments for migraine and cluster headaches emerged.
Conclusions:
- The field of neurology experienced substantial progress in diagnostics, therapeutics, and understanding of neurological diseases in 2021.
- These advancements offer improved patient care and management strategies for a wide range of neurological conditions.
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