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Lipoprotein(a) levels tied to higher ischemic stroke risk
High levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and LPA genotypes were linked to increased ischemic stroke risk in a recent large, contemporary general...
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Stigma in dementia: It’s time to talk about it
There’s much you can do to address stigmatizing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
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Study eyes narcolepsy’s impact on patient quality of life
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Subset of patients benefits from in-hospital sleep apnea screening
SAN ANTONIO – Readmission rates can be reduced in hospitalized cardiac patients who use CPAP consistently.
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Imaging predicts early postural instability in Parkinson’s disease
PHILADELPHIA – Using imaging and clinical data, researchers developed a seven-item scale to identify patients with...
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Anticholinergic drugs linked to dementia in older populations
“Associations were stronger in [dementia] cases diagnosed before the age of 80 years,” the researchers noted.
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction reduces migraine frequency
SAN ANTONIO – The intervention also led to reductions in anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms and an increase in gray matter volume.
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A/T/N system predicts cognitive decline
A test of the new A/T/N research model of dementia predicted rates of cognitive decline within its subgroups over a period of nearly 5 years.
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Patient registry sheds light on the economic impact of MS
SEATTLE – Dr. Kottil Rammohan discusses the extent to which multiple sclerosis limits patients’ potential at work and at home.
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In MS, the challenges for women are unique
SEATTLE – In treating women with MS, sexuality, pregnancy, and menopause all require specific attention.