Neurology
News
More phase 3 ubrogepant data published as FDA decision nears
Two hours after treatment, the investigational acute migraine therapy results in higher rates of pain freedom and freedom from photophobia,...
Conference Coverage
Gunshot wound victims are at high risk for readmission
CHICAGO – Long-term outcomes of gun violence are still largely unknown.
News
Antibiotic use may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Use of antianaerobic or tetracycline antimicrobials may be associated with the later development of Parkinson’s disease.
News
‘Remarkable’ seizure-free rates seen with adjunctive cenobamate
During a trial of the recently approved drug, investigators lowered the starting dose and slowed the rate of up-titration to address a risk of...
From the Journals
Researchers describe first cases of episodic visual snow associated with migraine
A series of migraine patients with episodic visual snow makes case for a condition that is distinct from visual snow syndrome.
From the Journals
‘Brain enhancement’ supplements sold online may illegally contain piracetam
So-called cognitive enhancement supplements sold online may contain high doses of the nootropic drug piracetam.
From the Journals
Ubrogepant may relieve migraine pain at 2 hours
More patients who received the oral CGRP receptor antagonist were free of pain 2 hours later, compared with patients who received placebo,...
Conference Coverage
Children may develop prolonged headache after concussion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Headache after pediatric concussion may present as migraine, chronic daily headache, tension-type...
Feature
Seaweed floats to the top of Alzheimer’s news
Chinese regulators have approved sodium oligomannate, an extract of brown algae, as a treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. But questions...
News
Survey asks adults: How likely are you to develop dementia?
Adults are worried about dementia and will do anything to prevent it. Except talk to their doctor.
Opinion
Football for the young
It appears that precollege football is a relatively safe activity and good exercise.