Neurology
Conference Coverage
Is trouble falling asleep a modifiable risk factor for dementia?
More frequent trouble falling asleep was predictive of poorer episodic memory, executive function, language, processing speed, and visuospatial...
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Insomnia in children tied to mood and anxiety disorders in adulthood
“Our findings further reinforce the need for early sleep interventions to prevent future mental health disorders,” researchers say.
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Bariatric surgery tied to 22% lower 5-year stroke risk
This study contributes to knowledge that suggests that reduction in ischemic stroke risk is yet another benefit of bariatric surgery, says a study...
From the Journals
Reversal agents curb DOAC-related bleeding but deaths still high
The meta-analysis of more than 4,000 patients also showed thrombotic events were more frequent with andexanet than with 4PCC or idarucizumab.
News
Watchdog group demands removal of FDA leaders after aducanumab approval
“This decision is a disastrous blow to the agency’s credibility, public health, and the financial sustainability of the Medicare program,” critic...
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Photobiomodulation: Evaluation in a wide range of medical specialties underway
The therapy is used to treat a wide variety of medical and aesthetic disorders including acne vulgaris, psoriasis, burns, and wound healing.
Feature
The aducanumab revolution
As the controversial new Alzheimer’s drug makes its way from research settings to the clinic, practitioners brace for a potential sea change in...
Conference Coverage
Moving more, sitting less vital for migraine patients
Encouraging patients with migraine to regularly physically exercise is important to managing their symptoms and overall health, but so is simply...
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Ubrogepant effective for acute migraine even with preventive monoclonal antibody therapy
Despite sharing similar mechanisms, the use of ubrogepant for acute migraine attacks in people already taking CGRP-targeting monoclonal antibody...
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Migraine linked to more COVID-19 infections, symptoms but less health care utilization
People with migraine are either more susceptible to contracting COVID-19, or they may be more sensitive to the development of symptoms once COVID-...
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Chronic headache pain in veterans linked to suicide attempts
U.S. veterans with chronic headache pain had an increased risk of attempting suicide compared with vets with chronic neck or back pain,...