Editors' note: Upgoing thumb sign: A sensitive indicator of brain involvement?
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004979
Abstract: In the article “Upgoing thumb sign: A sensitive indicator of brain involvement,” the authors describe the upgoing thumb test as a sensitive and reliable method to help differentiate between minor strokes and stroke mimics. read more here.
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004980
Abstract: The article by Hachinski et al.1 ends with the conclusion, “An upgoing thumb sign appears to be a sensitive and reliable indicator of brain involvement. It is easy to evaluate and is compatible and confirmatory… read more here.
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Isolated headache is not a reliable indicator for brain cancer: the 2-week wait pathway for suspected CNS malignancies.
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.cm-2021-0223
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The UK uses the 2-week-wait (2WW) pathway for rapid access to cancer services. It is unclear whether this is effective for brain cancer. METHODS We retrospectively analysed all 2WW referrals for brain cancer between… read more here.
Keywords: reliable indicator; week wait; cancer; brain cancer ... See more keywords