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Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...
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Consensus document reviews determination of brain death
The recommendations are the minimum criteria for the determination of brain death or death by neurologic criteria.
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Hypertension often goes undertreated in patients with a history of stroke
Uncontrolled hypertension is common, even among those who have survived a stroke.
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Twelve risk factors linked to 40% of world’s dementia cases
An update of the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care adds three new modifiable risk factors.
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Cognitive impairment in 9/11 responders tied to brain atrophy
Neuroimaging suggests that a neurodegenerative condition may be present in first responders who experience cognitive impairment in midlife.
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FDA approves cannabidiol for tuberous sclerosis complex
The agency approved the drug for patients 1 year of age and older.
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PANS may be more prevalent than thought
“If it’s acute onset, you’ve really got to think [PANS], and you should do that workup or refer to someone who does,” said Dr. Kiki D. Chang.
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‘Long sleep’ or apnea in middle age double risk for Alzheimer’s disease
“Addressing sleep problems in middle-age may play a role in improving brain health.”
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Infection ups mortality risk in patients with dementia
Those with dementia had a greater than sixfold increased risk of dying after acquiring any infection than those without dementia or an infection...
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In epilepsy, brain-responsive stimulation passes long-term tests
An extension study and a real-world study both show accumulating benefits over 9 years.
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Microbiome research ‘opening doors’ to new Alzheimer’s disease treatments
"The first of a possible future generation of compounds for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease may indeed be emerging," said Dr....