Physical activity could protect cognition in older adults, even among those with posthumous signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other brain pathologies, a cross-sectional study reveals. Medscape Medical News
Changes over time in levels of neurofilament light protein in blood can help predict neurodegeneration and clinical progression to Alzheimer’s disease. Medscape Medical News
Different subtypes of Parkinson’s disease have been proposed that accurately predict prognosis, disability, and survival and may eventually lead to the development of more specific treatments. Medscape Medical News
A new study of fish oils and ischemic stroke that included data on adipose tissue levels of key fatty acids has suggested a greater benefit with dietary intakes of EPA than with DHA or total fish oil. Medscape Medical News
Investigators followed more than 300 hypertensive patients over several years to observe what proportion of the group developed changes in cognitive function. Medscape Medical News
Generic vigabatrin is indicated as add-on therapy for the treatment of complex partial seizures in patients aged 10 and older who are refractory to several other treatments. FDA Approvals
The increased risk for disorders such as diabetes and obesity begins in childhood and is higher in those with concomitant ADHD. Medscape Medical News
Results show a dramatic prolongation in time to progression of MS with the transplant vs drug therapy, which is described as ‘changing the natural history of the disease.’ Medscape Medical News
New data support the safety of sublingual sufentanil for moderate-to-severe acute pain used in hospital, but experts say there is no need for it and worry about diversion. Medscape Medical News
In the ongoing quest to identify preclinical Alzheimer disease, researchers look to PET imaging, CSF biomarkers, and sleep-wake activity for early signs of those at risk. Medscape Medical News
A new clinical score has been developed to identify patients with a high risk of early death after an ischemic stroke. Medscape Medical News
Carrying extra body fat, especially around the middle, is linked to lower gray matter volumes, a new study shows, raising the possibility that controlling obesity may reduce future dementia risk. Medscape Medical News
In response to recent advances in drug and device technology for treating migraine, the American Headache Society (AHS) has released new guidance on best preventive and acute strategies for clinical practice. Medscape Medical News
More detailed data from the CANVAS program have been reported showing reassuring results on all stroke types and a significant reduction in hemorrhagic stroke. Medscape Medical News
The Embrace smartband detects patterns in motion and physiological signals that may be associated with generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and immediately alerts caregivers. FDA Approvals
A bug in software used with the StealthStation Surgical Navigation System may prevent neurosurgeons from accurately seeing the location of surgical tools during brain surgery. News Alerts
Umbilical cord blood microRNA may aid in the detection of impending hypoxic-ischemic brain injury in newborns, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
EyeBOX is the first noninvasive, baseline-free test to help in the diagnosis of concussion. The 4-minute test is appropriate for ages 5 to 67 years. FDA Approvals
New research adds to the growing body of evidence that prenatal exposure to the anti-epileptic drug valproate increases the risk of adverse neurodevelopmental effects in offspring. Medscape Medical News
In a rare study assessing adults with cerebral palsy, results suggest these patients are at high risk for both depression and anxiety. Medscape Medical News
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