Neurology

Concussions May Lead to Hypertension Later in Life Among Football Players

Researchers sought to assess whether concussion burden during years of active play would be a factor for hypertension later in life.

What This Patient Living With Stiff Person Syndrome Wants Physicians to Know

Lauren McDermott, a patient living with atypical SPS, shares her journey from receiving an official diagnosis to the treatments that help her manage her condition.

Physical Activity Levels in Adulthood Improve Cognition Later in Life

Researchers sought to assess how timing, frequency, and maintenance of physical activity in adulthood, over the span of 30 years, is associated with cognitive function later in life.

Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality in Childhood May Influence MS Risk in Adulthood

In a large case-control study, researchers assessed the effect of sleep duration, circadian disruption, and sleep quality on MS risk.

FDA Clears Lab-Based Blood Test to Aid in Concussion Assessment

Alinity i TBI lab test measures complementary biomarkers in blood plasma and serum that are tightly correlated to brain injury when elevated.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Seizures in Focal Status Epilepticus

In a case series, researchers demonstrated the benefit of tDCS in a critical care setting in patients with focal status epilepticus.

Are Low-Dose Opioids Safe and Effective for Refractory Restless Leg Syndrome?

Researchers sought to investigate symptom control with low-dose opioids in patients with refractory RLS.

What Diet Is Better for Seizure Reduction in Drug-Resistant Childhood Epilepsy?

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers evaluated the comparative efficacy and safety of the ketogenic diet, modified Atkins diet, and low glycemic index diet in childhood drug-resistant epilepsy.

Nerivio Device Cleared for Migraine Prevention

Nerivio is a wireless remote electrical neuromodulation (REN) device designed to be self-applied to the upper arm.

Elyxyb, an Oral Solution Formulation of Celecoxib, Relaunched for Migraine Treatment

Elyxyb is a ready-to-use oral solution formulation of celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Women With Migraine May Be at Higher Risk for Pregnancy Complications

Researchers sought to examine associations of prepregnancy migraine and migraine phenotype with risks for pregnancy complications.

Common Viruses May Increase Long-Term Risk for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers sought to examine potential associations between viral exposures and neurodegenerative disease risk.

Predisposing, Precipitating Factors for Delirium Vary Greatly in Adult Patients

In a systematic review, researchers identified potential predisposing and precipitating factors associated with delirium in adult patients agnostic to setting.

Briumvi Now Available for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

The CD20-directed cytolytic antibody therapy was approved based on data from two phase 3 trials.

Singing May Improve Stroke Recovery in Patients With Chronic Aphasia

Researchers sought to determine the efficacy of a multicomponent singing intervention on communication and speech production, emotional-social functioning, and caregiver well-being in aphasia.

Erythropoietin Not Associated With Increased Stroke Risk in Hemodialysis

The factors that may account for any excess stroke risk among ESA users remain unclear.

Aducanumab, Lecanemab for Early AD: The Clinical Trials That Led to FDA Approval

These are the clinical trials that led to the FDA’s approval of aducanumab and lecanemab for early AD, plus, the concerns that loom.

Early DMT Initiation in MS Tied to Favorable Patient-Reported Outcomes

Researchers sought to explore the relationship between the initiation of MS treatment and patient-reported symptoms and health-related quality of life.

Body Fat Distribution Should Be Considered in Risk for Major Types of Stroke

Researchers sought to determine the independent associations of general and central adiposity with risk for ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Education May Predict Dementia Risk Among Centenarians and Near-Centenarians

In a meta-analysis, researchers estimated the prevalence of dementia in a centenarian and near-centenarian population and identified the risk and protective factors for dementia.