Conference Coverage
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Conference Coverage
More evidence that COVID ‘brain fog’ is biologically based
Patients whose cognitive symptoms developed during the acute phase of COVID-19 had the highest levels of brain inflammation.
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Conference Coverage
Keto diet in MS tied to less disability, better quality of life
“The current study demonstrates the safety, tolerability, and potential clinical benefits of a ketogenic diet over 6 months in patients with...
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Conference Coverage
Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
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Conference Coverage
Endovascular benefit finally confirmed for basilar artery stroke
The study showed that endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion is associated with higher rates of favorable and independent outcomes.
Latest News
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From the Journals
Childhood abuse may increase risk of MS in women
Women exposed to all three types of abuse – emotional, physical, and sexual – had the highest risk of MS, at 93%.
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Latest News
Deprived of sleep, many turn to melatonin despite risks
Melatonin will probably need to be regulated by the FDA as a medication – especially for children – one expert points out.
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From the Journals
Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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Latest News
New data confirm risk of Guillain-Barré with J&J COVID shot
Nearly all individuals who developed GBS after the Janssen vaccine had facial weakness or paralysis, in addition to weakness and decreased...
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From the Journals
Residential green space linked to better cognitive function
The researchers found lower rates of depression might contribute to the cognitive benefits associated with green-space exposure.
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Latest News
Headache in pregnancy: New ACOG guidelines offer insight
Data are sparse, experts say, but there’s consensus on treatment strategies.
Literature Review
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Literature Review
Impaired vision an overlooked dementia risk factor
“A very large fraction of vision impairment, possibly in excess of 80%, is avoidable or has simply yet to be addressed.”
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Literature Review
Air pollution is a seizure trigger for patients with epilepsy
“Our findings suggest that people with epilepsy should avoid high CO exposure to reduce potential seizure risk.”
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Literature Review
Best antioxidants to prevent age-related dementia identified?
“A careful examination of the evidence is required to learn how antioxidants influence the complex pathology of dementia, because it appears to be...
FDA/CDC
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FDA/CDC
FDA clears diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s
“There is a new option that can typically be completed the same day and can give doctors the same information regarding brain amyloid status,...
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FDA/CDC
FDA approves oral form of ALS drug edaravone
Compared with the IV formation of the drug, the oral form has been shown to generate comparable levels of active drug in the bloodstream.