Neurology
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Gut Biomarkers Accurately Flag Autism Spectrum Disorder
The findings could form the basis for development of a noninvasive diagnostic test for ASD and also provide novel therapeutic targets.
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Is Anxiety a Prodromal Feature of Parkinson’s Disease?
The risk for Parkinson’s disease was double in those with anxiety, compared with the non-anxiety group.
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Benzos Are Hard on the Brain, But Do They Raise Dementia Risk?
The findings suggest that benzodiazepine use “may have subtle, long-term impact on brain health.”
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Cardiovascular Health Becoming a Major Risk Factor for Dementia
“Cardiovascular risk factors may have contributed more to dementia risk over time, so these deserve more targeted action for future dementia...
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Revised Criteria for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Staging Released
The new Alzheimer’s disease criteria feature a new biomarker classification system that incorporates fluid and imaging biomarkers as well as an...
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Common Cognitive Test Falls Short for Concussion Diagnosis
Almost half of athletes diagnosed with a concussion tested normally on the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5), the recommended tool for...
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Form of B12 Deficiency Affecting the Central Nervous System May Be New Autoimmune Disease
The findings uncover “yet another example of a disease where antibodies getting into the brain are the problem.”
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Chronic Loneliness Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
Participants who reported having consistently high loneliness across both measured time points had a 56% increased risk for incident stroke.
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New Clues on How Blast Exposure May Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
A higher index of suspicion for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may be warranted in patients with a history of blast exposure or subconcussive...
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Vision Impairment Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
“Early vision screening may help identify adults at higher risk of dementia, allowing for timely interventions.”
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Intensive Lifestyle Changes May Counter Early Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Results could help physicians address patients at risk of Alzheimer’s disease who reject relevant testing because they believe nothing can...