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Q&A: AAN Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine

Interviewed by Healio Neurology, Dr. Marsh outlines the importance of her recently published article with the American Academy of Neurology on COVID-19 Vaccination for patients with neurological disease.

Ernst, Julia. “Q&A: AAN Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine.” Healio Neurology, 10 Aug. 2021, https://www.healio.com/news/neurology/20210810/qa-aan-issues-guidance-on-covid19-vaccine

AAN Issues Formal Position Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr. Marsh is quoted in an article published by MedPage Today. The article summarized a newly released paper written by Dr. Marsh and members of the AAN Quality Committee surrounding the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.

George, Judy. “AAN Issues Formal Position Statement On Covid-19 Vaccine.” MedPage Today, 2 Aug. 2021, www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/93862.

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Endovascular Treatment and Medical Care for Basilar Artery Occlusion

Published on Neurology Today, Dr. Marsh commented on the management and evaluation of outcomes in patients with Basilar occlusion.

Bender, E. (2021). No Significant Differences in Outcomes Between Endovascular Treatment and Medical Care for Basilar Artery Occlusion. Neurology Today, 21(13), 8. doi: 10.1097/01.NT.0000767184.35579.5b

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Exploring the Collateral Damage of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stroke Care: A statewide Analysis

Presented at this year's International Stroke Conference, Dr. Marsh collaborated with stroke neurologists across the state of Maryland to show how the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected acute stroke care.

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Balucani C, Carhuapoma JR, Canner JK, Faigle R, Johnson B, Aycock A, Phipps MS, Schrier C, Yarbrough K, Toral L, Groman S, Lawrence E, Aldrich E, Godszmidt A, Marsh E, Urrutia, VC. Exploring the Collateral Damage of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stroke Care: A Statewide Analysis. Stroke, in press

Supporting Patients Through Small Strokes

In another edition of the CLOSLER series, Dr. Marsh writes about patients having difficulty with attention, concentration, and multitasking after small strokes.

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{2020}

It’s All Relative

 As part of the CLOSLER series, Dr. Marsh highlights the need to be mindful of patients’ varying perceptions of recovery and to be flexible during every patient interaction.

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{2018}

Stroke Recovery: Does One Size Fit All

Dr. Marsh and Dr. Llinas discuss interventions aimed at improving poststroke morbidity and quality of life. Such interventions include rehabilitation initiatives to address mood, fatigue, sleep, and cognition. Additionally, such rehabilitation initiatives should be tailored to the patient and their respective needs.

Marsh EBLlinas R. Stroke Recovery: Does One Size Fit All? Neurology. 2018 Dec 4;91(23):1038-1039. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000006608. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

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Independence after Stroke: Mind over Matter. 

Dr. Marsh comments on the importance of cognition for a patient's independence poststroke. Following even a minor stroke, cognition may be substantially impaired. Cognitive impairments can affect the long-term outcome of the patient and reduce quality of life.

Marsh EB, Fazekas F. Independence after Stroke: Mind over Matter. Neurology. 2018 Nov 13;91(20):903-904. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000006494. Epub 2018 Oct 17.

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Post TIA Stroke Risk Continues For 5 Years

Dr. Marsh provided commentary in an article in Neurology Today stating that the risk of stroke following a transient ischemic attack (TIA) continues beyond one year. She noted that the continued risk for stroke highlights the importance to continue risk factor modification strategies. 

Samson, K. (2018). POST-TIA STROKE RISK CONTINuES FOR 5 YEARS. Neurology Today, 18(15), 1. doi:10.1097/01.nt.0000544501.78577.3c

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