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Faster Brain Atrophy Linked to MCI
High levels of atrophy in the white matter and high enlargement in the ventricles are associated with earlier progression from normal cognition to...
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Vitamin K Supplementation Reduces Nocturnal Leg Cramps in Older Adults
“Given the generally benign characteristics of NLCs, treatment modality must be both effective and safe, thus minimizing the risk of iatrogenic...
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Many Patients With Cancer Visit EDs Before Diagnosis
Factors associated with an increased likelihood of an ED visit ahead of diagnosis included having certain cancers, living in rural areas, and...
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Plasma Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inversely Associated With Cancer
The findings support possible small net protective roles of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs in the development of new cancer incidence, the researchers...
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A History of Concussion Linked to Maternal Mental Illness
“Mothers are already an at-risk population for mental illness, as illustrated by the high rates of postpartum depression, and so are people with a...
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Experts Challenge New Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer’s disease
A multintional group of experts is recommending that the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease be limited to individuals with mild cognitive impairment...
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Being a Weekend Warrior Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Even limited physical activity may offer protective cognitive benefits.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Brain Thinning in Adolescents
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) causes shrinkage of dendritic arborization — the neurons’ network of antennae that play a critical role in...
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No Benefit to High-Dose IV Vs Oral Steroids in Giant Cell Arteritis
Intravenous methylprednisolone is not significantly beneficial vs oral glucocorticoids in improving visual acuity or survival in patients with...
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Novel Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Adults
“We have developed a novel intervention, combining two interventions that if used separately have a weak effect but together have substantial and...
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Is This Methadone’s Moment?
Those on methadone were almost 60% less likely to stop treatment at 24 months than their peers assigned to buprenorphine/naloxone, with no...