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Potential new treatment for REM sleep behavior disorder
The disorder can signal risk for synucleinopathies, a group of neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease that involve the formation of...
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Researchers discover brain abnormalities in babies who had SIDS
There is no way to identify babies with the brain abnormalities, and “thus, adherence to safe-sleep practices remains critical.”
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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...
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AHA urges action against racial inequities in stroke care
Insufficient research attention has been paid to reducing inequities in rehabilitation, recovery, and social reintegration, the writing group says...
Literature Review
One in five brain injury trials shows errors, signs of spin
“Many of these trials have been included in clinical guidelines and cited extensively in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, especially those...
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Number of cancer survivors with functional limitations doubled in 20 years
The 70% prevalence of functional limitation among survivors in 2018 is nearly twice that of the general population.
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Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased Parkinson’s risk
“If patients with rheumatoid arthritis begin exhibiting motor symptoms such as muscle rigidity, tremors, or slowed movement, it is imperative that...
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Hearing aids are a ‘powerful’ tool for reducing dementia risk
“The evidence is building that hearing loss may be the most impactful modifiable risk factor for dementia in mid-life.”
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Plasma monitoring supports earlier osimertinib treatment in lung cancer patients
More patients met progression-free survival endpoints after shorter stint on gefitinib.
Guidelines
AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.