Self-Perceived Risk of Dementia Associated With Mental Health, Race/Ethnicity
Survey data published in JAMA Neurology indicate that approximately half of US adults perceive themselves to be at least somewhat likely to develop dementia.
Neurology
Study Suggests the Brain Can Rewire Itself After Hemispherectomy
In children with refractory epilepsy undergoing hemispherectomy, major brain networks that control walking, talking, and other skills found in healthy brains appear to remain intact into adulthood.
Behavioral Interventions Beneficial for ADHD
Researchers sought to identify the major leading nonpharmaceutical intervention for ADHD cognitive symptomology, as well as which cognitive symptoms are most amenable to change.
Advanced MRI Highlights Long-Term Effect of Concussion in Athletes
Multimodal MRI in concussed athletes highlights persistent effects on CBF and mean diffusivity 1 year after medical clearance to return to play.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Model Benefits Rural, Underserved Areas
How much do streamlined autism spectrum disorder diagnostic models benefit primary care clinics in rural and underserved communities?
Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings.
AAN Issues Guideline Update for Immunization in Patients With MS
AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002.
Erectile Dysfunction in Former Football Players Linked to Concussions
A study of former US professional football players found that the risk of self-reported indicators of low testosterone and erectile dysfunction increased with each successive quartile of concussion symptom score.
Long-Term Night-Shift Work May Increase Risk for MS
Overall, no link was found between rotating night-shift work history and MS risk in 2 large nurse cohorts.
Zonisamide Effective for Cluster Headache Prophylaxis
Zonisamide, a sulfonamide anticonvulsant, demonstrated promising efficacy for the prophylactic treatment of chronic and episodic cluster headache disorders.
