Neurology
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FDA approves intramuscular administration for peginterferon beta-1a in MS
The approval is based on data evaluating bioequivalence and adverse reactions associated with intramuscular administration compared with...
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Afternoon napping associated with better cognition in elderly, study shows
An observational study of more than 2,000 Chinese older adults finds higher scores for nappers in several areas of cognition testing.
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Advanced Imaging Study Reveals How COVID-19 Attacks the Brain
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Tough pain relief choices in the COVID-19 pandemic
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Stem cell transplant shows long-term benefit in MS
“Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant should be considered as a treatment strategy for MS not responding to conventional therapy.”
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Blood biomarker may predict Alzheimer’s disease progression
P-tau181 and NfL in blood have individual and complementary potential roles in the diagnosis and the monitoring of neurodegenerative disease.
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COVID-19 may damage blood vessels in the brain
A postmortem study reveals signs of vascular inflammation in the brains of deceased patients.
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HHS will drop buprenorphine waiver rule for most physicians
There were more than 83,000 deaths attributed to drug overdoses in the United States in the 12 months ending in June 2020.
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Overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 for Alzheimer’s patients in long-term care, research
Clinicians working with AD patients during the pandemic might need to establish contingency plans, said Dr. Faisal A. Islam, Dr. Ranbir Dhillon,...
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High blood pressure at any age speeds cognitive decline
Prehypertension was also linked to accelerated cognitive decline.