Neurology
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In Lecanemab Alzheimer Extension Study, Placebo Roll-Over Group Does Not Catch Up
New data show little late benefit, but lecanemab is active when tau is low.
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Positive Results for Intranasal Oxytocin in Adults With Autism
Those receiving intranasal oxytocin showed clinical improvement on multiple mental health and quality of life measures.
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First US Adult ADHD Guidelines Finally on the Way?
ADHD is the second-most common psychiatric disorder in adults but mental health professionals report a lack of familiarity with the disorder in...
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Delirium Linked to a Threefold Increased Risk for Dementia
The association, which increased with subsequent episodes of delirium, was strongest in men.
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Chronic Pain Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging
The acceleration in brain aging was largely driven by the hippocampus and predicted memory decline and incident dementia during follow-up.
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Prevalence of Dementia in Homeless Twice That in Housed
“Whether dementia caused the homelessness or homelessness caused the dementia, it’s a bidirectional relationship.”
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ADHD Meds Linked to Lower Suicide, Hospitalization Risk
Investigators found significantly lower risk for psychiatric hospitalization for patients taking most ADHD medications except for atomoxetine.
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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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Human Brains Are Getting Bigger: Good News for Dementia Risk?
Increased brain size may lead to an increased “reserve” against diseases of aging.
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Sleep Apnea Is Hard on the Brain
Patients who reported sleep apnea symptoms were about 50% more likely to also report cognitive issues versus their counterparts without such...
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Neurologists Read Signs to Diagnose Functional Neurological Disorders
With training and experience, neurologists can learn the characteristics pointing to an accurate diagnosis of functional neurological disorder.