Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
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Repetitive Multiple Cranial Nerve Blocks Offer Effective Prevention for Chronic Migraine
Repetitive multiple cranial nerve blocks may offer a clinically meaningful benefit as a preventative measure in patients with chronic migraine.
Sensory Function Compared Among Patients With Cluster, Migraine, and Tension-Type Headache
Researchers evaluated sensory function in the trigeminocervical region in patients with cluster headache, migraine headache, and tension-type headache.
Menstrual Migraine: Revisiting the Relationship Between Hormonal Events and Migraine
A narrative review summarizes recent data on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and burden of disease and treatment of menstrual migraine.
Youths With Status Migrainosus: Distinct Subgroup With Poor Short-Term Prognosis
Youth with a history of status migranosus are more likely to experience an increase of >4 headache days per month during a follow-up evaluation.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Stroke Management in Italy
In light of the changes inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the researchers wished to explore the effects of the pandemic on stroke management during the first month of Italy’s lockdown.
Assessing Diagnostic Accuracy of Alzheimer Disease, Dementia by Primary Care Providers
Researchers sought to identify health care system factors that contribute to missed or delayed diagnosis of dementia by primary care providers.
Sleep Problems in Infancy May Be Tied to Autism Diagnosis
Sleep-onset problems in the first year of life may precede an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in children at higher risk for ASD.
Novel Class of Preventive Treatments for Migraine
Anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies are the first approved pharmacologic treatments developed explicitly for the prevention of migraine.
Abnormalities Detected on Brain MRI of COVID-19 Patients in ICU
Among patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in the intensive care unit with neurological symptoms, 44% of those undergoing magnetic resonance imaging have acute findings.
Insights Into the Diagnosis and Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis can be overlooked by clinicians unfamiliar with the various signs of the disease.
Yoga With Medical Care Better for Episodic Migraines
Yoga plus medical care is better than medical therapy alone for the treatment of episodic migraines.
Improvement of Sleep Apnea and Sleep Patterns May Improve Glycemic Control in Black Patients
Sleep-disordered breathing and fragmented sleep are associated with higher levels of fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c in black adults.
Insomnia Common Among Medical Staff During COVID-19 in China
More than one-third of medical staff members in hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak in China reported insomnia symptoms.
Light Therapies Feature Low Attrition and Relatively High Acceptance, Despite Research Drawbacks
While carefully timed light exposure may address sleep problems associated with circadian rhythm disturbances, studies that examine light therapies in the context of sleep disorders have been largely lacking in measures of adherence and acceptability of these approaches.
Daridorexant Improves Sleep, Daytime Performance in Insomnia Study
Idorsia announced positive topline results from a phase 3 study of daridorexant, an investigational dual orexin receptor antagonist, for the treatment of insomnia.
Study Supports Using WURS and ASRS Jointly to Assess Adult ADHD
In this study, researchers sought to investigate the psychometric properties of the ASRS and WURS in a well-characterized sample of adult ADHD patients and population controls.
Loneliness, Sleep Trouble May Raise Risk for Depression, Anxiety Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
Depression and anxiety were significantly associated with sleep difficulties, including trouble falling asleep, early waking, coughing or snoring, feeling too cold or too hot, and having a bad dream.
Reviews Assess Tools to Identify, Diagnose, Treat Alzheimer Dementia
Limited tools are available for identifying, diagnosing, and treating cognitive dysfunction from Alzheimer disease.
FDA: Guidance on Digital Therapeutics for Psychiatric Disorders During COVID-19
The FDA has issued new guidance regarding the use of computerized behavioral therapy and other digital health therapeutic devices for psychiatric disorders during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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