Diet Quality in Midlife Not Linked to Later Risk for Dementia
No significant difference in incidence rates for dementia according to measures of diet quality
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Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
Odds of Dry Eye Disease Up With Migraine Headache
Patients with migraine headache have increased odds of dry eye disease even after adjustment for confounders
Implementing Pediatric Inpatient Concussion Guidelines
Educating nurses on how to identify and treat pediatric patients with traumatic brain injuries helps to ensure consistency of care.
AAN: No Increased MS Relapse Risk in Postpartum Period
Annual relapse rate 0.39 before pregnancy, dropped during pregnancy, rebounded by four to six months.
Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury
Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit.
AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors
Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio.
AAN: Professional Soccer Players Show Increased Risk for ALS
Median age of diagnosis 43.3 years in soccer players versus 62.5 years in general population
Lowering BP, Lipids in Healthy Elderly Has No Cognitive Effect
Candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, rosuvastatin, combination therapy do not affect cognitive decline.
Insomnia in Late Pregnancy Associated With Perinatal Anxiety
Gestational insomnia is associated with anxiety symptoms, both during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Non-Invasive Device Gets FDA Clearance for Migraine Treatment, Prevention in Younger Patients
The FDA has granted marketing clearance for eNeura’s single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS) device for use in patients ≥12 years for the acute and prophylactic treatment of migraine.
Program Aids Weight Loss in Patients With Mental Illness
Findings show weight loss from intervention regardless of an individual’s diabetes status.
High-Flow Oxygen for Cluster Headache Effective With Few Complications
High-flow oxygen was found to be effective for cluster headaches, with less complications than seen with triptans.
OnabotulinumtoxinA Improves Outcomes in Chronic Migraine With or Without Allodynia
OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment was found to reduce the frequency and severity of monthly headache days and to improve quality of life and disability in patients with chronic migraine with or without allodynia.
Navigating Effective Approaches to Migraine Treatment for the Underinsured
Approximately, 26% of participants who were underinsured or uninsured were able to navigate through consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Study Looks at Pathology of CTE in American Football Players
American football players frequently have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), with age-related evolution in CTE-related ptau pathology.
Early Intensive Treatment May Improve Long-Term MS Outcomes
Long-term outcomes are more favorable for early intensive treatment (EIT) vs first-line moderate-efficacy disease-modifying therapy (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke After Menopause
Among postmenopausal women, consumption of artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk for stroke, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Sports Medicine Society Updates Concussion Guidelines
Guidance is for physicians who provide sports concussion care from acute injury to return-to-play.
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