Neurology
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PCPC: Get patients to unlearn cognitive distortions that sustain pain
Patients often create an internal narrative that serves to delay or prevent recovery from chronic pain, which is why cognitive-behavioral therapy...
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AAIC: Exercise program improves mild cognitive impairment
Key clinical point: Elderly people with mild cognitive impairment had statistically significant increases in cognitive function following...
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AAIC: Primary care screening doubles dementia diagnosis rate
Key clinical point: Screening the elderly in primary care practices with a 7-minute assessment tool doubled the rate of dementia diagnosis. Major...
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CSF markers differentiate Parkinson’s, predict related dementia
Key clinical point: CSF markers may help differentiate Parkinson’s disease from other sources of parkinsonism. Major finding: A pattern of high...
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Disability with chronic widespread pain linked to alcohol consumption
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IHC: Botox for migraine also improves depression
OnabotulinumtoxinA injections for chronic migraine significantly improved depression scores in patients with moderate or severe depression at...
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Cognitive benefits apparent with commercially available supplement
Key clinical point: A small randomized, placebo controlled study has shown verbal memory benefits with Alpha BRAIN. Major finding: Six weeks of...
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FDA investigating risk of gadolinium contrast agent brain deposits
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FDA reports two PML cases in patients with MS treated with fingolimod
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AAIC: Aerobic exercise proves beneficial for mild cognitive impairment
Key clinical point: Regular aerobic exercise boosted cognition and blood flow to the brain, and improved cerebrospinal biomarkers associated with...