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Art therapy linked to slowed Parkinson’s progression
The positive effect of art therapy could be related to “activating the brain’s reward neural network,” said Dr. Iryna Khubetova.
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New antimigraine drugs linked with less risk for adverse events
The safety and efficacy of new antimigraine treatments were compared with current standard therapy, in a new systematic review.
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Cement found in man’s heart after spinal surgery
The cement had leaked into the patient’s body, hardened, and traveled to his heart.
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Constipation med boosts cognitive performance in mental illness
“Our study provides exciting early evidence in humans of a new approach that might be a helpful way to treat these residual cognitive symptoms.”...
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FDA clears first mobile rapid test for concussion
Eye-Sync is a virtual reality eye-tracking platform that provides objective measurements to aid in the assessment of concussion.
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Opioid prescribing mapped: Alabama highest, New York lowest
The Medicare Part D opioid prescribing rate dropped in all 50 states from 2014 to 2019, but disparities remain.
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MIND diet preserves cognition, new data show
People can make fairly simple diet and lifestyle changes “to slow cognitive decline with aging and contribute to brain health,” said Dr. Klodian...
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Anxiety, inactivity linked to cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s
Individuals who became more anxious over the 5-year study also became less active in the home,” reported Dr. Jacob D. Jones and colleagues.
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Explosive aggression may be neurologic
Aggression is an underappreciated mental health issue, and biological mechanisms might help explain more extreme forms like intermittent explosive...
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Pandemic derails small success in lowering diabetes-related amputations
Minor diabetes-related lower extremity amputations increased at the expense of major amputations in some groups to 2017, but COVID-19 has likely...