The ability to start and delay a task differs significantly between kids with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and typically developing children, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Adults who reported taking sleep meds 5 or more nights per month had a 43% greater risk of developing dementia over 15 years vs their peers who rarely took sleeping pills. Medscape Medical News
Mothers, but not fathers, with migraine are significantly more likely to have a baby with colic, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Billed as the largest-ever randomized trial of venous thromboembolism management in children, it suggests the direct oral anticoagulant works as well for them as for adults, say investigators. Medscape Medical News
Most new drugs entering the market have shown no added benefit over the existing standard of care, with psychiatry and neurology drugs showing the worst numbers, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Increased levels of neurofilament light protein can identify a number of neurodegenerative conditions with good to moderate accuracy. Medscape Medical News
Going beyond prior observational studies, a Mendelian randomization analysis provides strong evidence that raised systolic blood pressure leads to aortic stenosis and other valve disorders. Medscape Medical News
The female brain is more efficient then the male brain in the early stages of dementia, which may explain the female advantage when it comes to maintaining verbal memory. Medscape Medical News
The FDA has granted marketing clearance for a low-level laser device for the treatment of "whole body" musculoskeletal pain, the manufacturer has announced. FDA Approvals
The FDA is warning healthcare providers about potential hazards associated with CSF shunts when in close proximity to implantable hearing devices that contain magnets. News Alerts
As an alternative to opioids, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing coverage for acupuncture as a chronic low back pain treatment for patients in approved studies. Medscape Medical News
Patients with Alzheimer disease experience epileptic seizures up to 6.5 times more often than their cognitively normal peers, and often without the knowledge of their physician, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
A placebo-controlled trial with a new Alzheimer’s drug candidate has shown puzzling results in that despite appearing to lower tau levels it was not associated with any clinical benefit. Medscape Medical News
A nonpharmacologic, multicomponent approach to reset the biological clock improves sleep quality in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Medscape Medical News
Multisensory impairment may serve as a potential marker to help identify older adults at increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer disease. Medscape Medical News
An orally dissolving tablet formulation of an acute migraine drug in development may offer more rapid relief from migraine pain, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Some unexpected findings emerge from a study of a ‘clinically feasible’ approach to teaching mindfulness to people with migraine. Medscape Medical News
Results of a new study suggest that idiopathic intracranial hypertension appears to be a systemic metabolic condition conferring a sizable increase in cardiovascular risk. Medscape Medical News
Galcanezumab is a welcome option for patients who have grown frustrated with currently available treatment options, one headache expert said. Medscape Medical News
Acute elevation of two serum inflammatory markers may predict symptom recovery time after sport-related concussion. Medscape Medical News
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