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Risk for Pregnancy-Related Stroke Higher in Black Women
For both delivery and postpartum stroke, black women were found to be at an increased risk compared with white women.
Postpartum Stroke Risk Increased Among Women With Infection During Delivery
Women diagnosed with an infection during delivery were found to be at an increased risk for postpartum stroke, according to preliminary research results presented at the American Stroke Association’s 2019 International Stroke Conference, held February 6-8, 2019, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The findings of this study resulted from the examination of 3.5 million delivery hospitalizations from…
Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems
More children with autism spectrum disorder have sleep problems compared with peers.
Increased Screen Time May Negatively Affect Child Development
Children’s ability to develop may be hindered by excessive screen time.
Headache Frequency, Medication Overuse, and Depression Linked to Migraine
Researchers found that medication overuse is linked to migraines.
Hearing Loss Linked to Subjective Cognitive Function Decline
For older men, hearing loss is associated with subjective cognitive function decline.
Management of MS in Pregnancy Reviewed in Consensus Statement
It is important to discuss family planning and pregnancy proactively in women of childbearing age who have multiple sclerosis.
Undisturbed Maternal Sleep Tied to Higher Risk for Late Stillbirth
Maternal sleep patterns have been overlooked as indicators of maternal, newborn health.
Tosymra Approved for the Acute Treatment of Migraine
Tosymra is an intranasal spray containing sumatriptan 10mg, a selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist.
Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Stroke, TIA
Questions about the generalizability of previous data on dual antiplatelet therapy after minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack lead investigators of the POINT trial to conduct a similar study in an international population.
Lasmiditan Effective for Migraine Treatment in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Researchers assessed the efficacy and safety of lasmiditan (100 and 200 mg) to treat migraine.
Helmet Use Low Among Standing Electric Scooter Riders
10.8 percent of riders presenting to ED with injury were younger than 18; 4.4% wore helmet.
Peripheral Nerve Decompression Surgery May Be Effective in Migraine
Peripheral nerve decompression surgery may be effective in reducing migraine headache frequency and intensity.
Machine Learning Methods Can Detect UTI in Dementia Patients
Algorithms that combine Internet of Things technologies and in-home sensory devices with machine learning techniques can be used to monitor the health and well-being of people with dementia.
Young Fresh Frozen Plasma Infusion Safe, Feasible in Alzheimer Disease
Researchers examined the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of young plasma infusion in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease dementia in an Alzheimer’s symptom amelioration study.
Cystic Fibrosis May Be a Risk Factor for Hemiplegic Migraine and Stroke
Due to brain excitability and hypoxia from coughing, patients with cystic fibrosis have a propensity for cortical spreading depression and hemiplegic migraine.
Ambient Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Sleep Apnea
Odds of sleep apnea increase with increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure, PM2.5 exposure.
Migraine History Linked to Increase in All-Cause Dementia Risk
Investigators confirmed an association between headache disorders and increased risk for dementia in this pooled meta-analysis; however, the number of studies was small and the population characteristics and study designs were quite heterogenous.
Most Stroke Survivors ≥50 Years Report Complete Mental Health
Odds of being in complete mental health up more than fourfold for those with at least one confidant.
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