California prison inmate Richard Arriola does not remember the digestion problems that drove him to the doctor on a recent morning, or details of the conviction for child molestation that sent him to prison at age 88. Reuters Health Information
Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Inc said on Friday it would discontinue a trial testing its drug for the treatment of chronic cluster headache, after an analysis showed that the drug was unlikely to meet the study’s main goal. Reuters Health Information
A new study shows that only about 10 of 88 deaths in children with epilepsy were due to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Medscape Medical News
An agent often prescribed to stop bleeding from trauma and postpartum hemorrhage is now being tested in intracerebral hemorrhage. Medscape Medical News
Poor outcome was more likely in older than younger patients undergoing thrombectomy after a stroke, but one in three patients aged 80 and older still had good functional outcomes with treatment. Medscape Medical News
As the debate over beneficial or detrimental effects of alcohol on Alzheimer’s disease continues, researchers examine the cellular and genetic mechanisms that may explain its impact on amyloid plaque in the brain. Medscape Medical News
Patients with moderate to advanced Parkinson’s disease exhibit higher glucose levels than healthy controls during glucose tolerance testing, without the expected rise of insulin. Medscape Medical News
New insights into genetic influences on brain disorders are emerging every day, says the president of the European Academy of Neurology. Medscape Medical News
The study may help improve understanding of mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease and increase interest in the idea that diabetes drugs may slow the condition. Medscape Medical News
Consensus guidelines provide a framework for use of IV ketamine for acute pain management. Medscape Medical News
Consensus guidelines provide a framework for use of IV ketamine for acute pain management. Medscape Medical News
Investigators propose a new biomarker for multiple sclerosis progression based on lesion volume atrophy over time. Medscape Medical News
An expert panel calls for greater attention to sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease research. Medscape Medical News
French regulator ANSM said epilepsy drug valproate would face new restrictions across the European Union to protect pregnant women or of child-bearing age from exposing their babies to possible malformations and developmental problems. Reuters Health…
The HEAL initiative will focus on improving treatments for patients who misuse or are addicted to opioids and enhancing strategies for effective pain management. Medscape Medical News
Patients with MS report benefits from medical cannabis in pain and spasticity, but concerns about cognitive effects remain. Medscape Medical News
MindMotion GO is a computer-based mobile neurorehabilitation system for patients with light- and medium-severity neurological impairments. FDA Approvals
Treadmill training did not lead to improved activities of daily living or walking speed and was associated with some safety concerns in the PHYS-STROKE study. Medscape Medical News
Researchers test a DBS device in development that automatically senses and adjusts delivery of electrical stimulation, aiming to avoid dyskinesia and other side effects of current technology. Medscape Medical News
Abnormalities in cortical and subcortical gray matter may affect cognitive status in patients with idiopathic rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder. Medscape Medical News
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