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Neurological Disorders Now Top Global Cause of Illness, Disability
Some 3.4 billion people — 43% of the entire global population — had a neurological illness in 2021.
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Medtronic’s Duet EDMS Catheter Tubing Under Class I Recall
Medtronic has recalled its EDMS catheter tubing due to disconnection potential, possibly causing CSF leak and infections.
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Galantamine Supplements Found Mislabeled, Contaminated
Generic versions of galantamine contained content as labeled; however, supplements varied widely and a third contained bacteria.
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Stimulants for ADHD Not Linked to Prescription Drug Misuse
Adolescents who received stimulant therapy for ADHD were less likely to report past-year prescription stimulant misuse as young adults than were...
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Hypertension Before Age 35 Tied to Triple Stroke Risk in Midlife
“For Black women specifically, there is a concern, as we know this group has higher rates of raised blood pressure and stroke overall.”
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No Link Between Habitual Caffeine Use and Migraine
Regularly drinking coffee was not linked to migraine frequency, intensity, or duration in a study.
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How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care
Information to aid primary care physicians in referring patients with epilepsy to specialist.
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First Cases of Medically Acquired Alzheimer’s Disease Reported
Small study suggests link between receiving human growth hormone as children and developing Alzheimer's later in life.
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Modifiable Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Flagged
The study identified less-recognized risk factors like vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein levels, and social isolation.
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African Psychedelic Tied to ‘Remarkable’ Improvement in TBI-Related Psych Symptoms, Functional Disability
The results are promising but preliminary.