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Are patients with epilepsy at increased risk of COVID-19 infection?
The COVID risk may not be elevated, but vigilance and caution are still warranted.
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Artisanal CBD may provide less seizure control than pharmaceutical CBD
Seizure control and side effect profiles differed between the two preparations.
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Boxing helps knock out nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Noncontact boxing improved nonmotor symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and anxiety, and had a significant effect on quality of life.
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Ping-pong may improve motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease
The rehabilitative intervention can beneficial, especially during the early stages of the disease.
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Excessive sleepiness linked to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
“Paying attention to sleepiness in older adults could help doctors predict and prevent future medical conditions.”
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A healthy heart in youth protects the brain later on
“What is good for the heart is also good for the brain.”
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Blue light improves concussion symptoms
Blue light in the morning may help reset the circadian rhythm in people who have suffered a concussion.
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Protean manifestations of COVID-19: “Our ignorance is profound”
“Make sure they didn’t die in vain.”
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How do neurologists choose an acute treatment for migraine?
STOWE, VT. – The route of administration, the medicine’s tolerability, and the patient’s preferences all must be considered to enable effective...
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Database will collect data on COVID-19 in patients with MS
A registry is gathering information on patients throughout the United States with a view to understanding outcomes and improving treatment.
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FDA approves Koselugo for pediatric neurofibromatosis treatment