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Liberalized low–glycemic-index diet effective for seizure reduction
BANGKOK – A less stringent version of the standard low–glycemic-index diet proved effective in reducing seizure frequency in children and teens...
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FDA approves first generics of pregabalin
The first generic approvals of the drug were granted to nine companies.
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Medication overuse prevalent among U.S. migraine patients
PHILADELPHIA – Results from a U.S. survey showed an 18% prevalence of medication overuse among people with self-reported migraine symptoms.
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Large genetic cohort supports NfL as Alzheimer’s biomarker
LOS ANGELES – Mutation carriers in the world’s largest early onset AD cohort saw significant increases in neurofilament light (NfL) from age 22...
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Surprise medical billing legislation advances to the House floor
The bill was amended to include an arbitration process allowing physicians and hospitals to seek higher payments. The amendment was offered by two...
From the Journals
Exposure to synthetic cannabinoids is associated with neuropsychiatric morbidity in adolescents
Compared with adolescents exposed to cannabis alone, those exposed to synthetic cannabinoids alone had greater risk of CNS depression and seizures...
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Statins crush early seizure risk poststroke
BANGKOK – Statin initiation upon hospitalization for acute ischemic stroke was linked to a major antiseizure benefit in a Japanese study.
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Transdermal estradiol may modulate the relationship between sleep, cognition
LOS ANGELES – Women using the patch fared better in all measures than did those taking oral conjugated equine estrogen.
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Gum bacteria and Alzheimer’s: A hypothesis inches forward
LOS ANGELES – Results from a small trial saw neutralizing P. gingivalis associated with biomarker changes; a larger trial is planned.
From the Journals
Systolic, diastolic BP each tied to adverse CV outcomes
Diastolic hypertension can’t be ignored, investigator says, though systolic ultimately has a larger impact.
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Noninvasive EEG may speed diagnosis of West syndrome
BANGKOK – High-frequency oscillations are considered a top candidate as long-sought potential biomarker for epilepsy.