Inhaled Levodopa Effectively Maintains ON State in Parkinson Disease
Extension study showed that levodopa inhalation powder maintained its efficacy in achieving an ON state in patients with Parkinson disease experiencing OFF periods.
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Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk
Guidelines focus on physical activity, eating well, cessation of tobacco and hazardous/harmful drinking.
Pimavanserin and Quetiapine Comparable for Psychosis in Parkinson Disease
There were no significant differences between pimavanserin and quetiapine in time to discontinuation, mortality, or improvement in psychosis in patients with Parkinson disease and Lewy body dementia.
Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging
Each additional hour spent in light-intensity physical activity equivalent to about 1.1 years less brain aging.
Q&A: Long-Term Stroke Risk in Women With Prior Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Researchers investigated the long-term risk for stroke in women with prior history of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
Nut Intake in First Trimester May Benefit Child Neurodevelopment
Children of mothers with the highest level of nut intake have better scores on cognitive tests.
Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Seen in Patients With Psoriasis
Time to onset found to be 2 to 3 months for anxiety disorders and other conditions.
Varying Amyloid-β Levels Affect Attitudes Toward Physician-Assisted Death
Attitudes about physician-assisted death vary among patients with Alzheimer disease.
New AAN Guideline: Treating Tourette Syndrome and Other Chronic Tic Disorders
An expert subcommittee of the AAN has released an updated evidence-based clinical practice guideline on treating Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders.
Are Febrile Seizures Associated With Increased Sudden Death Risk in Young Children?
Recent data suggest that FS may contribute to sudden unexplained death in childhood.
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events With Lasmiditan Use for Acute Migraine
Study evaluated safety profile of lasmiditan based on findings from the 2 phase 3 studies (SPARTAN and SAMURAI) for the treatment of acute migraine.
Diazepam Nasal Spray Safe to Treat Frequent Breakthrough Seizures in Epilepsy
Diazepam nasal spray is safe and well tolerated in people with epilepsy who have frequent breakthrough seizures.
Cigarette Smoking Increases MS Severity Despite Smoke Load, Smoking Cessation
Cigarette smoking is associated with more severe multiple sclerosis disease course with lower lifetime cigarette smoking load and smoking cessation having no significant effect on disease severity.
Implementation of a Screening Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Electronic Medical Record
Patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have been shown to have numerous cognitive disturbances, which can lead to poor work performance, work errors, and poor quality of life.
Increased Disability, Reduced Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients Receiving Infusion Therapy for Migraine
Children and adolescents undergoing infusion therapy for migraine were found to have higher levels of functional disability and a lower quality of life compared with patients not receiving infusion therapy.
Pre-Existing Mental Health Vulnerabilities Associated With Being Bullied
Prevention programs may improve long-term outcomes in children and adolescents by addressing pre-existing vulnerabilities that increase the risk for exposure to bullying.
FDA Puts Tough Warning Label on Ambien, Lunesta, Other Sleep Aids
Move spurred by 66 cases of ‘complex sleep behaviors’ after taking the insomnia medications.
International Headache Society Guidelines for Trials of Preventive Treatment of Pediatric Migraine
The International Headache Society through roundtable discussion with stakeholders, such as the Clinical Trials and the Child and Adolescent Standing Committees, including lay people and pharmaceutical professionals, updated their guidelines for controlled trials of preventive treatment for migraines within the pediatric population.
Significance and Prevalence of Headache in Multiple Sclerosis
Research study results showed that treatments for multiple sclerosis precipitated headaches and migraines.
Patients With Migraine at Greater Risk for Dry Eye Disease
Individuals with vs without migraine may be more likely to have comorbid dry eye disease.
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