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COVID-19 tied to increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
But the risk was no greater than that following any other respiratory infections such as influenza or community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
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Pandemic stress tied to increased headache burden in teens
“Anxiety and depression are frequent comorbidities of headache and can act as a triggering factor for headache attacks but can also be a...
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Migraine-related stigma is common and underappreciated
Even those experiencing only a few headaches per month said they experienced negative attitudes from others about migraine.
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Disappointing results for investigational Alzheimer’s drug
“This broader approach coupled with advances in novel biomarkers is bringing us closer to the day when physicians will be able to zero in on the...
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Opioid use in the elderly a dementia risk factor?
Exposure to these drugs may be another modifiable risk factor for dementia.
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Collagen ‘tile’ delivers postsurgical radiation in glioblastoma
If replicated in larger trials, GT therapy “could define a new standard of care, and there would really be no reason why patients shouldn’t get...
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‘Double-edged’ impact of sparring on the brains of MMA fighters
Results showed a strong association between the number of sparring rounds per week and increased white matter hyperintensity volume.
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Antipsychotic safe, effective for resistant depression in phase 3 trial
Previous research has shown almost half of patients with MDD do not experience satisfactory results from their current treatment regimen.
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Disasters abroad a major trigger for mental illness in expats
“Our results show that, no matter how long you’ve been away, you’re prone to the same negative outcome,” said Dr. Gaëlle Rached.
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Innovative med school curriculum could help curb the opioid epidemic
A lack of understanding about addiction has contributed to the “huge problem” experts now face in treating addictions.
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Mechanical touch therapy device promising for anxiety
Study participants were on medications that weren’t effective and wanted to find a nondrug method of relieving their symptoms.
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Air pollution is a seizure trigger for patients with epilepsy
“Our findings suggest that people with epilepsy should avoid high CO exposure to reduce potential seizure risk.”
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Virtual reality an ‘exciting opportunity’ for geriatric psychiatry
There is evidence that VR technology is feasible for older adults, with specific applications in cognitive disorders, said Dr. Harmehr Sekhon.
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Virtual reality therapy promising for agoraphobia
Automated VR addresses the problem of patients being too afraid to leave home for in-person treatment and may also help address the shortage of...