Neurology
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New meningococcal vaccine wins FDA approval
The vaccine “has the potential to protect more adolescents and young adults from this severe and unpredictable disease by providing the broadest...
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Are migraine preventives underused in young adults?
While researchers suggest their findings could show underuse of preventive migraine medications in young adults, an expert notes the reality is...
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Autism spectrum disorders
Clinical work with neurodivergent youth, especially those with ASD, can be complicated.
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New guidelines for determining brain death released
For the first time, the guidance clarifies that clinicians don’t need to obtain consent before performing a brain death evaluation, unless...
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Lead pollutants as harmful to health as particulate matter
The economic consequences of increased exposure to lead are already immense, especially in low- and middle-income countries, according to study...
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Babies conceived during winter/spring may be at higher risk for cerebral palsy
Possible explanations for the seasonal link to CP risk may include the prevalence of maternal infections during pregnancy, variations in exposure...
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Lead exposure still a global health burden
Estimates place lead exposure on a par with ambient particulate matter and household air pollution combined, and ahead of unsafe household...
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IQ and concussion recovery
There is a significant number of patients who have persistent postconcussion symptoms and are unable to resume their usual activities, including...
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FDA to step up oversight of cosmetics, assess ‘forever chemicals’
The cosmetic products include makeup products, nail polishes, shaving creams, other grooming products, perfumes, face and body cleansers, hair...
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CTE common among young athletes in largest brain donor study
“A lot of people think CTE is a result of high-level, professional play such as football, ice hockey, and boxing, but it can affect amateur...
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Playing football linked to higher Parkinson’s risk
“These are people who are likely already concerned for or at risk for having this disease. We don’t yet know how our findings translate to the...