Neurology
From the Journals
‘No justification’ for suicide warning on all antiseizure meds
“How many patients are afraid of their medication and do not take it because of the warning?”
Conference Coverage
Wisdom may counter loneliness, burnout in older adults
Psychosocial interventions can improve elements of wisdom in people with mental illness and in the general population, said Dr. Tanya T. Nguyen....
News
Brain memory signals appear to regulate metabolism
"Our study is the first to show how clusters of brain cell firing in the hippocampus may directly regulate metabolism."
FDA/CDC
FDA approves first drug for idiopathic hypersomnia
Xywav becomes the first medicine approved to manage this chronic sleep disorder.
From the Journals
Opioid prescribing laws having an impact
The number of days an opioid was prescribed for each Medicare beneficiary decreased by 11.6 days in 2018 in states that imposed duration limits....
From the Journals
Flavonoids dietary ‘powerhouses’ for cognitive decline prevention
“Our results are exciting because they show that making simple changes to your diet could help prevent cognitive decline.”
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 tied to acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease pathology
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease are at threefold higher risk for COVID infection and have a twofold higher risk for death.
Conference Coverage
‘Alarming’ data on early cognitive decline in transgender adults
“Trans populations are disproportionately impacted by health disparities and also risk factors for dementia.”
Conference Coverage
Low-dose aspirin linked to lower dementia risk in some
Two cohorts suggest long-term use may be beneficial, but primarily in those with cardiovascular risk.
Commentary
Needed: More studies of CSF molecular biomarkers in psychiatric disorders
Psychiatry and neurology are the brain’s twin medical disciplines.
Conference Coverage
Short sleep is linked to future dementia
Decades of follow-up suggest sleep disruption is a true risk factor, not a warning sign.