Neurology
From the Journals
Body-brain neuroinflammation loop may cause chronic ME/CFS, long COVID symptoms
ME/CSF and long COVID are biologically based and involve ‘much disturbed physiology.’
Feature
Neuroscientist alleges irregularities in Alzheimer’s research
“This hypothesis has been the central dominant thinking of the field.”
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Nurses’ cohort study: Endometriosis elevates stroke risk
Cohort study links endometriosis to an increased lifetime stroke risk.
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
Livin' on the MDedge
Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
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‘Striking’ jump in cost of brand-name epilepsy meds
The annual cost of brand-name ASMs rose from $2,800 in 2008 to $10,700 in 2018, while the cost of generic drugs decreased from $800 to $460 during...
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Access to certified stroke centers divided by race, income
Access to stroke-certified hospitals is less available in low-income and rural areas of the United States and in Black, racially segregated...
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PTSD may accelerate cognitive decline over time
The associations of PTSD with cognitive change remained evident after additional adjustment for behavioral factors and health conditions.
News
Scientists find brain mechanism behind age-related memory loss
The findings may not only help us improve dementia treatments but even prevent or delay a loss of thinking skills in the first place.
Highlights
What is palliative care and what’s new in practicing this type of medicine?
The common misperception is that palliative care is only for those at end of life or only in the advanced stages of their illness.
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Can bone density scans help predict dementia risk?
“What’s novel about this research is that it’s looking at AAC specifically, which can be identified through a relatively simple test that is...