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2-Feb-2024 8:05 AM EST
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Be Linked to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the February 7, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Exposure to Even Moderate Levels of Radon Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.

25-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied to Memory, Thinking Problems
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
Can We Predict When a Migraine Attack Will Occur?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Migraine is often underdiagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enough as well as find strategies to prevent attacks.

Released: 24-Jan-2024 7:30 AM EST
Death rate higher than expected for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The death rate for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures is higher than expected, with a rate comparable to epilepsy and severe mental illness, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
For People with Migraine, Feelings of Stigma May Impact Disability, Quality of Life
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Migraine can impact many aspects of a person’s life, but less is known about how feelings of stigma about the disease affect quality of life. For people with migraine, these feelings of stigma were linked to more disability, increased disease burden and reduced quality of life, according to new research published in the January 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
How Do Controllable Risk Factors for Dementia Vary by Race, Ethnicity?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Approximately 23% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia in their 60s and later have cases that can be explained by controllable risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, and too little or too much sleep, and that percentage varies depending on race and ethnicity, according to a new study published in the January 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Black People Face Strokes at Higher Rates, Younger Ages than White People
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Black people consistently had a higher rate of stroke than white people over a recent 22-year period, according to a study published in the January 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Even in Midlife, Disrupted Sleep Tied to Memory, Thinking Problems Later On
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that sleep quality causes cognitive decline. It only shows an association.

2-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Is Radon Linked to Health Condition Other than Lung Cancer?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known cause of lung cancer. Now new research has found exposure to high levels of this indoor air pollutant is associated with an increased risk of another condition in middle age to older female participants with ischemic stroke.

15-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Brain Lesions in Former Football Players Linked to Vascular, Brain Changes
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Signs of injury to the brain’s white matter called white matter hyperintensities, as seen on brain scans, may be tied more strongly to vascular risk factors, brain shrinkage, and other markers of dementia in former tackle football players than in those who did not play football, according to a study published in the December 20, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18-Dec-2023 6:30 AM EST
Nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly 30% of caregivers of severe stroke patients experience high levels of anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress during the first year after the patient leaves the hospital.

8-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Rare Sleep Disorder More Prevalent Than Previously Thought
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who are very sleepy during the day, despite a good night’s rest, may have a sleep disorder called idiopathic hypersomnia. New research has found this neurologic disorder may not be as rare as once thought.

8-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Very Irregular Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns, according to new research published in the December 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

30-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Depression, Constipation, and Urinary Tract Infections May Precede MS Diagnosis
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

In some diseases, the underlying processes can start years before a diagnosis is made. A new study finds that people who later develop multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have conditions like depression, constipation and urinary tract infections five years before their MS diagnosis than people who do not develop MS.

27-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
With Some Forms of TBI, Non-Deployed Vets Have Higher Risk of Epilepsy than Deployed
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A study of post-9/11 veterans shows that those with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have never been deployed have a higher risk of epilepsy than those who have been deployed. The study is published in the November 29, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Certain Migraine Medications May Be More Effective than Ibuprofen
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

For many people with migraine, it can be difficult to find a treatment that is effective and reliable, and information on how medications compare to one another is lacking. A new study draws data from nearly 300,000 people using a smartphone app to help people make decisions about their medications. The study found that certain migraine medications like triptans, ergots and anti-emetics may be two to five times more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks, according to new research published in the November 29, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Adding a Few Servings of Whole Grains Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Black People
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Black people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate of memory decline compared to Black people who eat fewer whole grain foods, according to a study published in the November 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The researchers did not see a similar trend in white participants.

21-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Eating More Whole Grains Is Associated With Less Memory Decline in African Americans
RUSH

Consuming a few servings of whole grains each day may reduce the risk of cognitive decline among older African Americans, according to RUSH researchers.

9-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Smaller Hippocampus Linked to Cognitive Decline
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

With the rise of new drugs that can target the amyloid-beta plaques in the brain that are an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, new ways are needed to determine whether memory loss and thinking problems are due to Alzheimer’s disease or another neurodegenerative disorder. A new study published in the November 15, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, shows that shrinkage in the hippocampus area of the brain is associated with cognitive decline, even in people who don’t have amyloid plaques in the brain. The hippocampus plays a role in memory.



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