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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.

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.

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.

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.

Released: 8-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Press Registration Is Open for the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Press registration is now open for journalists who wish to attend the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The 2024 AAN Annual Meeting will be held from April 13-18 in a hybrid format offering the option to participate in person in Denver or live online.

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

3-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Your Education and Income Level May Affect Your Survival, Recovery from Stroke
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People with low education and income levels may have a 10% increased risk of death or being dependent on others to complete daily tasks three months after a stroke compared to people with high education and income levels, according to new research published in the November 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EDT
For Epilepsy, Yoga May Be Good for Your Mind
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new research published in the November 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Care After a Stroke?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-removing procedures after they have a stroke than people who live in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status, according to a study published in the November 1, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

20-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Higher Levels of Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

20-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Childhood Trauma Linked to Headaches in Adulthood
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction may be more likely to experience headache disorders as adults, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This research does not prove that such experiences cause headaches; it only shows an association.

12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Study Finds Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré After COVID-19 Infection
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing the rare disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a study published in the October 18, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also found that people who received the mRNA vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech were less likely to develop the disorder in the next six weeks than people who did not receive the mRNA vaccine.

10-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
New Guidance Issued on the Determination of Brain Death
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria. A new consensus practice guideline, developed through a collaboration between the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Child Neurology Society (CNS), and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is published in the October 11, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

10-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
New Study Finds Link Between Subjective and Objective Memory Decline
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines on their tests. A new study shows that people who have subtle problems with these tests may have an increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia. The study is published in the October 11, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Both High and Low HDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Risk of Dementia
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol, is tied to a small increased risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study published in the October 4, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.



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