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Neurology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in neurology.

FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.

Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Flavonoid-Dementia Link; Political Beliefs and the Brain; Ethics of Brain Biopsies

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Brett Favre appears before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Sept. 24, 2024.

Brett Favre Diagnosed With Neurological Disorder

NFL legend made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal

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One in Three Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE

About 25% of men who thought they had CTE reported feeling suicidal

A computer rendering of a thrombus blocking a blood vessel.

TESLA Trial: Does Timing Make or Break Thrombectomy for Large-Core Strokes?

Trial results deemed "neutral" for endovascular therapy in contrast with other recent studies

A photo of a young male on a couch staring at a tablet.

Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

Systematic review shows small but significant effects from game-like interventions

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

McDonald Criteria Revisions Signal Shift Toward MS as a Biologically Based Disease

Some cases of radiologically isolated syndrome will be considered multiple sclerosis

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EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From Chemicals

And a watchdog found they were retaliated against

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Women With MS Less Likely to Receive Treatment Than Men

Is "therapeutic inertia" to blame?

High ADHD Medication Doses Tied to Psychosis; Rapid Tests for Malaria

Also in TTHealthWatch: youth and opioids, and pembrolizumab for triple-negative breast cancer

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kids With MS May Have Better Outcomes When Started on High-Efficacy Treatment Early

Starting monoclonal antibody therapy during childhood reduced long-term disability

FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Tolebrutinib Slows Disability in Non-Relapsing Secondary Progressive MS

Liver toxicity may still be a concern

Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Risks observed for the akinetic rigid form of the disease, as well as dyskinesia

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Blood Markers Help Predict MS Disease Progression

Patients with high NfL at disease onset may benefit from high-efficacy treatments

A computer rendering of a flash of light emanating from a brain.

Older Migraine Drugs More Effective Than Newer Ones, Analysis Suggests

Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Higher Comorbidity Burden in Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Worse Outcomes

Analysis looks at pooled data of 17,000 MS trial participants

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Brain Training and Memory Decline; Alzheimer's Pioneer Dies; Notorious APOE4

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

A computer rendering of the olfactory system.

Microplastics Found in Human Olfactory Bulbs

Findings suggest a pathway for plastic fragments to enter the brain

TMS over a photo of Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL.

Intimate Partner Violence Tied to Working Memory Decline Into Menopause

No association between earlier violence and processing speed, verbal memory

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Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

A photo of a dropper of cannabis oil in front of cannabis plants.

Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

A photo of Liz Chrastil holding her newborn son in May 2020.

Scientists Show How Pregnancy Changes the Brain in Innumerable Ways

Research could provide clues about disorders like postpartum depression

A computer rendering of a transparent human head with the brain highlighted.

Brain Health Risks: Digital Quality Measures and the Future of Neurological Care

Access to advanced tools must be equitable

The cover of the book Gray Matters next to a photo of Theodore Schwartz, MD.

The 'Jennifer Aniston Neuron' and Other Brain Complexities

In his new book, Theodore Schwartz, MD, immerses readers in the story of brain surgery

A computer rendering of a left atrial appendage closure device deployment.

Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

A photo of a player flying through the air during a high school football game.

Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Alzheimer's and X Chromosomes; Identifying Pediatric MOGAD; Vladimir Lenin's Death

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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NIH Stops Havana Syndrome Study After Investigating Coercion Claims

Regulatory, policy requirements not met, agency says

A photo of a female physician talking to her senior female patient.

Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

An xray image of the esophagus illuminated by a barium swallow.

Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Nurse Goes Missing; Mpox on Airplanes; Warning on Pain Supplements

Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff

A photo of a rack of test tubes of blood samples for testing.

TBI Blood Biomarkers Show Accuracy Within 30 Minutes of Injury

GFAP outperformed other measures tested

A computer rendering of a stent deployed in a blood vessel.

Balloon Angioplasty 'Lite' Improves Key Intracranial Stenosis Outcomes

Trial from China provides proof-of-concept for stroke risk reduction in symptomatic cases

A photo of eyeglasses lying on a vision test chart.

Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.

Novel Agent Reduces Monthly Migraine Days

Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial

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Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Cell Phones and Brain Cancer; Bogus Doctor Faces New Charges; Cannabis Rescheduling

Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between neurons.

Brain Aging Trajectories Identified in Post-Mortem Tissue

Alzheimer's may be driven by multicellular communities, analysis suggests

ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

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