Neurology
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Patients with post-COVID cognitive symptoms may have gliosis
“This is an important initial step to better understand the neuropsychiatric consequences of COVID even in only a mild and moderate viral illness...
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Gout linked to smaller brain volume, higher likelihood of neurodegenerative diseases
Patients with gout may have smaller brains with more iron, and they may be at increased risk for developing dementia and other neurodegenerative...
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Flavanol supplement improves memory in adults with poor diets
The evidence shows that consuming these nutrients might be associated with the hippocampal-dependent memory component of cognitive aging.
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Positive top-line results for cannabinoid-based med for nerve pain
“Through this rigorously designed study, we have demonstrated that ZLT-L-007 is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated alternative for patients who...
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Younger age of type 2 diabetes onset linked to dementia risk
This new study is the first to examine the effect of diabetes in the relationship between prediabetes and dementia, as well as the age of diabetes...
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Internet use a modifiable dementia risk factor in older adults?
“Online engagement can develop and maintain cognitive reserve – resiliency against physiological damage to the brain – and increased cognitive...
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AHA urges action against racial inequities in stroke care
Insufficient research attention has been paid to reducing inequities in rehabilitation, recovery, and social reintegration, the writing group says...
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AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.
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Atogepant prevents episodic migraine in some difficult-to-treat cases
Initial results showed patients receiving oral atogepant had significantly fewer mean monthly migraine days, achieved 50% or greater reduction in...
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Seven ‘simple’ cardiovascular health measures linked to reduced dementia risk in women
Adherence to an American Heart Association guideline, even in part, modulated dementia risk.