Neurology
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Sport-related concussion: How best to help young athletes
Increased focus on sports concussion means you’re likely to see greater numbers of children and adolescents with mild brain trauma. Here’s what to...
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Withdrawing Risperidone Spikes Risk for Psychotic Relapse in Hallucinating Alzheimer’s Patients
Key clinical point: Risperidone-treated patients who reported severe hallucinations are likely to relapse if the drug is withdrawn. Major finding...
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Insomnia in Young Men Boosts Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk
Key clinical point: Insomnia symptoms are associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event rates in young to middle-aged men....
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Long-term Metformin Use Protective Against Neurodegenerative Disease
Key clinical point: Use of metformin for at least 2 years was protective against the onset of neurodegenerative disease. Major finding: The...
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Sleep Apnea in Later Life More Than Doubles Subsequent Alzheimer’s Risk
Key clinical point: Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea after age 65 may be at increased risk of later developing Alzheimer’s disease...
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Insomnia Is Pervasive in Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Key clinical point: Clinically significant insomnia is extremely common in adults with ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. Major finding: 44% of...
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Exercise Improves Sleep and May Improve Cognitive/Physical Function in MS
Key clinical point: Moderate-intensity exercise may benefit MS patients in terms of improved sleep and perhaps improved cognitive and physical...
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FDA Is Investigating Zecuity Sumatriptan Patch for Reports of Serious Burns
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After 2006 Recommendation, More Autism Diagnoses Made at Earlier Age
Key clinical point: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder occurred significantly earlier for children born in 2005 or later, compared with...
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers Linked to Cognitive Decline
Key clinical point: Among patients with type 2 diabetes, those with foot ulcers show cognitive impairment, compared with those who don’t have foot...