Neurology
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Robotic Pet Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit
Similar to traditional pet therapy, the implementation of robotic pet therapy could aid in the nonpharmacologic treatment of pain, agitation,...
Original Research
Small Fiber Neuropathy in Veterans With Gulf War Illness
A review of clinical data at the New Jersey War Related Illness and Injury Study Center examined the frequency of biopsy-confirmed small fiber...
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Three Conditions for Which Cannabis Appears to Help
Neuropathic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting, and spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis, may be helped by cannabis.
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Antidepressants and Dementia Risk: Reassuring Data
“Our results show that long-term antidepressant use does not have lasting effects on cognition or brain health in older adults without indication...
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Does ‘Brain Training’ Really Improve Cognition and Forestall Cognitive Decline?
“Growing a person’s cognitive reserve and actively managing brain health can play an important role in preventing or delaying Alzheimer’s disease...
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Tension, Other Headache Types Robustly Linked to Attempted, Completed Suicide
The results underscore the need for psychiatric evaluations in patients with a headache disorder.
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Common Household Chemicals Tied to Brain Cell Damage
Flame retardants, disinfectants, and personal care products may contain compounds linked to brain cell harm; further study is needed.
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Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, Brain Aging
Those who live in economically disadvantaged areas had 20% increased risk for dementia, irrespective of personal education or income.
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Vitamin D Deficiency May Be Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy
DPN was more common among patients with vitamin D deficiency, impacting large-fiber lesions, study says.
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Can a Stroke Be Caused by Cervical Manipulation?
Though rare, internal carotid artery dissection represents one of the most common causes of stroke in young and middle-aged adults.