Early Return to School After Concussion Linked to Lower Symptom Burden
Study findings indicate that returning to school earlier may lead to a faster recovery after a concussion.
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How Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer Disease Affect Diagnosis, Quality of Care
Timothy S. Chang, MD, PhD and Lisa L. Barnes, PhD, discuss health disparities in Alzheimer disease and related dementias and how to improve clinical outcomes for patients from underrepresented groups.
Safety Signal in Seniors Prompts Investigation of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine
The preliminary safety signal was identified by the CDC’s Vaccine Safety Datalink.
Socioeconomic Disadvantages Explain Maternal Age and ADHD Causal Association
Researchers examined the relationship between maternal age and childhood ADHD to determine which factors may mediate or confound the association.
A Look at the Effect of Sleep Patterns on Cardiovascular Health
Findings published in 2020 suggest that irregular sleep schedules may increase CVD risk independent of sleep quality or duration.
Women With ADHD at Increased Risk for Depression With Hormonal Contraceptive Use
Do women or girls with ADHD using hormonal contraceptives (HCs) have an increased risk for depression compared with HC users who do not have ADHD?
FDA Approves Lecanemab for Alzheimer Disease, Despite Safety Concerns
Approval of the Alzheimer medication lecanemab comes after controversial approval in 2021 of aducanumab, which met with criticism over concerns about that drug’s effectiveness, safety, pricing
Left Atrial Reservoir Strain Plus CHA₂DS₂-VASc Ups Stroke Prediction
Addition of left atrial reservoir strain also yields predicted net benefit in people without prior atrial fibrillation or stroke
Enhancing Amyloid-β Clearance May Improve Brain Function in Alzheimer Disease
Joseph D. Dougherty, PhD discusses genetic compounds’ ability to clear amyloid-β from the brain in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Neurologic Disorders
Research findings support the use of vitamin D supplementation to help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer dementia and reduce Parkinson disease symptom severity.
AAP Releases “Choosing Wisely” Recommendations for Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The AAP outlines 5 tests and procedures commonly ordered in pediatric emergency medicine that clinicians and patients should question.
Sustained Attention and White Matter Comparison Consistent in ADHD
Researchers sought to evaluate how sustained attention relates to white matter maturation in children who are neurotypical and children with ADHD.
Top Recent FDA Approvals
Recent FDA approvals include treatments for acute low back pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting, multiple myeloma, hemophilia B, and fibromyalgia pain.
Methylphenidate Improves Functionality in Preschoolers With ADHD
Researchers investigated the efficacy of methylphenidate and behavioral parent training in improving global functioning in preschool children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Lower Frequency of Adding Salt to Food Linked to Lower CVD Risk
Lowest CVD risk seen for those who combined a DASH-style diet with lowest frequency of adding salt to food.
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Decline Aided by Speed of Processing Training
As people living with HIV begin to age, their risk of developing HIV-associated cognitive decline increases. A specific training program to help patients with HIV with speed of processing (SOP) may help stall those effects.
Adolescents With ADHD Experience Lower Self-Reported Quality of Life
Researchers compared the quality of life in adolescents with and without a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Almost 3 in 10 US Adults Report Trouble Sleeping
Almost one-quarter of adults sleep less than 7 hours on workdays.
Many US Adults Unlikely to Enroll in Drug Trials for Dementia Prevention
Those with a family history or higher self-perceived risk are more likely to participate.
Pediatric Migraine Tied to Anxiety, Depression Symptoms
Authors say routine screening for depression and anxiety may be beneficial in clinical practice.
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