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Physical activity is a growing priority for patients with MS
Recent research suggests that exercise may benefit patients with MS.
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New digital tools hold promise for patients with MS
High-tech tools currently in development can detect not only motor and visual dysfunction but also cognitive dysfunction.
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Cutting calories may benefit cognition in MS
For patients with MS, cognition can be positively influenced by healthy dietary habits.
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High level of psychiatric morbidity in prodromal MS
The relative risk of psychiatric morbidity was up to 88% higher in patients with MS, compared with their counterparts without the disease.
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CBT alone and with meds may decrease MS fatigue
“Clinicians should consider clinical characteristics and overall treatment goals when selecting fatigue interventions, to offer a more...
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Endovascular therapy benefits large infarction: ANGEL-ASPECT
Trial stopped early because a planned interim analysis showed efficacy of endovascular therapy.
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Tenecteplase noninferior to alteplase for ischemic stroke: TRACE-2
“The results provide further evidence to support a worldwide switch to tenecteplase as the preferred thrombolytic for acute ischemic stroke.”
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Blood pressure lowering after thrombectomy may be harmful
Using an antihypertensive drug to target systolic blood pressure to below 160 mm Hg or 140 mm Hg after thrombectomy may not be beneficial.
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Novel neuroprotective agent promising in stroke
New findings illustrate that it is possible to improve outcomes for stroke patients “not only with reperfusion therapy but with neuroprotectants...
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Sleep abnormalities common in all stages of psychosis
Clinicians should screen for insomnia in early-course patients and perhaps recommend cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
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Biosimilar equal to natalizumab for relapsing remitting MS
Biosim-NTZ is the first biosimilar monoclonal antibody therapy to be developed for MS.
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Even one head injury boosts all-cause mortality risk
The findings of a new study underscore the importance of preventing head injuries and of swift clinical intervention once a head injury occurs,...
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Nine more minutes a day of vigorous exercise tied to better cognition
‘Even minor differences in daily behavior appeared meaningful for cognition in this study.’
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Nearly 50% of patients with dementia experience falls
The results highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to preventing falls among elderly individuals with dementia.
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Some BP meds tied to significantly lower risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s
Antihypertensive medications that stimulate type 2 and 4 angiotensin II receptors may reduce the rate of dementia compared with those that inhibit...