Stroke Risk Up With Long Sleep Duration, Long Midday Napping
Also, risks for total, ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke increased with poor vs good sleep quality.
Neurology
First Generic Versions of Gilenya Get FDA Approval
The FDA has approved the first generic versions of Gilenya (fingolimod; Novartis) for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults.
Concussion May Up Risk for Suicide in High School Students
Self-reported sports-related concussion associated with risk factors for suicide completion.
Febrile Seizures in Young Children May Cause Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders Later in Life
Researchers sought to estimate the risk for recurrent febrile seizures and whether there is an association between recurrent febrile seizures and the development of epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and death later in life.
Sleep Deprivation Affects More Than Just Attention
Sleep deprivation has more far-reaching effects on cognitive function than previously thought.
The Association Between Different Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder and Migraine
Researchers found evidence for a divergent association between lifetime MDD and the prevalence and severity of symptoms in patients with migraine.
Statin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Rate of decline in memory, global cognition similar for elderly statin users, never users over 6-year period.
Behavioral Interventions Beneficial for ADHD
Researchers sought to identify the major leading nonpharmaceutical intervention for ADHD cognitive symptomology, as well as which cognitive symptoms are most amenable to change.
More Hospital Days Seen With Antipsychotic Use in Alzheimer Disease
Number of hospital days up by more than 50% in AD patients initiating antipsychotic medication.
Fast MRI Appropriate for Evaluation of Children With Traumatic Brain Injury
Fast MRI is a reasonable alternative to CT for evaluation of children with traumatic brain injury.
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