Neurology
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Hearing loss tied to more fatigue in middle and older age
Each 10 dB of audiometric hearing loss was associated with a higher likelihood of reporting fatigue nearly every day.
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Long COVID ‘brain fog’ confounds doctors, but new research offers hope
Brain fog is among the most common symptoms of long COVID, and also one of the most poorly understood.
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Women with atrial fibrillation more likely to develop dementia
Authors say cognitive screening should be part of yearly visits for men and women with AF; early rhythm control and anticoagulation are also key...
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Regular napping linked to greater brain volume
“Our results suggest that napping may improve brain health.”
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Patients with post-COVID cognitive symptoms may have gliosis
“This is an important initial step to better understand the neuropsychiatric consequences of COVID even in only a mild and moderate viral illness...
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Gout linked to smaller brain volume, higher likelihood of neurodegenerative diseases
Patients with gout may have smaller brains with more iron, and they may be at increased risk for developing dementia and other neurodegenerative...
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Flavanol supplement improves memory in adults with poor diets
The evidence shows that consuming these nutrients might be associated with the hippocampal-dependent memory component of cognitive aging.
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Positive top-line results for cannabinoid-based med for nerve pain
“Through this rigorously designed study, we have demonstrated that ZLT-L-007 is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated alternative for patients who...
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Younger age of type 2 diabetes onset linked to dementia risk
This new study is the first to examine the effect of diabetes in the relationship between prediabetes and dementia, as well as the age of diabetes...
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Internet use a modifiable dementia risk factor in older adults?
“Online engagement can develop and maintain cognitive reserve – resiliency against physiological damage to the brain – and increased cognitive...