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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in neurology.

A photo of the packaging and blisterpack of Eliquis tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Popular DOAC Holds Its Own Against Edoxaban in Those Age 80 and Up

Apixaban associated with fewer bleeds in observational cohort study

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<乌鸦传媒>Graphic Images on Cigarettes of Smoking's Harm Are Constitutional, Court Rules

Partial victory for federal regulators seeking to toughen warning labels

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

<乌鸦传媒>Trump Avoids Talk of Father's Alzheimer鈥檚; Teens Smell Like Goats; AI Drugs a Bust?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of neurons containing Lewy bodies.

<乌鸦传媒>Skin Test Detects Parkinson's and Other Synucleinopathies

Cutaneous alpha-synuclein deposits may serve as a biomarker

A photo of a box of Wegovy injection pens.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicare to Cover Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy for Certain Patients

News comes in the wake of FDA approval to reduce risk of heart attacks, stroke

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<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Delivery of Gene Therapy Promising for Neurodegenerative Disease

Early-phase clinical trial was suggestive of slower progression of giant axonal neuropathy

A photo of a bottle of topiramate tablets

<乌鸦传媒>New Data Fuel Debate on Autism and Prenatal Topiramate Exposure

Autism risk may not be higher relative to other children born to women with epilepsy

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<乌鸦传媒>Be Wary of Flawed Diagnosis Criteria for ME/CFS

A new CDC-funded paper includes criteria that may be leading to inaccurate prevalence rates

A photo of a box and blisterpack of lamotrigine tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Major Congenital Malformation Risk Lower With Several Epilepsy Drugs

Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, and lamotrigine had lowest prevalence

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Epstein-Barr and MS; When Lewy Pathology Starts; Alzheimer's Blood Test Assessed

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

A photo of a vial of the Moderna bivalent covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Low absolute risk emerged for flu vaccines, however

FDA approved atidarsagene autotemcel (Lenmeldy) over a computer rendering of a motor neuron.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric Neuron Disease Gets Its First Gene Therapy

FDA approves arsa-cel for metachromatic leukodystrophy

A photo of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba.

<乌鸦传媒>Havana Syndrome Mystery Continues to Deepen

NIH reports no brain injury evidence, but findings may be like comparing "apples with artichokes"

<乌鸦传媒>Delta-8 THC Use Common in Teens; New Drug-Coated Balloon for Blocked Stents

Also in TTHealthWatch: new screening methods for colorectal cancer

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<乌鸦传媒>Neurologic Conditions Now Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide

Nervous system disorders affect 43% of global population

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<乌鸦传媒>Paul Alexander Thrived for Decades in an Iron Lung After Contracting Polio in 1952

"Being positive is a way of life for me," said Alexander, who died at the age of 78 on Monday

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Dangerous Amoeba Linked to Neti Pots and Nasal Rinsing

"These infections are very serious and even life threatening," said CDC physician

An MRI image of a glioblastoma

<乌鸦传媒>Novel CAR-T for Glioblastoma Induced 'Dramatic' Responses in Early Trial

In three patients, one-time infusion of CARv3-TEAM-E T cells resulted in rapid tumor regression

A photo of Expedition 52 Flight Engineer Jack Fisher in the International Space Station鈥檚 Cupola in 2017

<乌鸦传媒>Space Flights Provoke Tension Headaches, Migraine

Headache episodes during long space travel more common than previously thought

A photo of clopidogrel tablets in and outside of their blisterpack.

<乌鸦传媒>DAPT Maintains Early Neurologic Function in Mild-Moderate Stroke

Do benefits of clopidogrel-aspirin apply when going up a notch in stroke severity?

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<乌鸦传媒>Quest Alzheimer's Blood Test No Longer Marketed Directly to Patients

Amyloid AD-Detect test not offered on Quest's consumer platform

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Viagra and Alzheimer's; Migraine Consensus Statement; FDA Updates Drug Guidance

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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<乌鸦传媒>Starting ADHD Medications May Lower Death Risk

Swedish patients who initiated ADHD drugs had a lower risk of death from unnatural causes

A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby in front of a window.

<乌鸦传媒>Breastfeeding While Taking MS Monoclonal Antibody Drugs Appears Safe

No negative effects on early infant development or health seen

A photo of a woman holding a glass of water taking a pill

<乌鸦传媒>Should Women Stop ADHD Meds During Pregnancy?

Study examines neonatal and maternal health outcomes with or without dexamphetamine exposure

A photo of Temple University doctoral student Jaggar DeMarco wearing a battery powered ventilator

<乌鸦传媒>Insurer Delays and Denials Hamper Patients Seeking At-Home Ventilators

Coverage problems ticked up after technology improvements made devices easier to use, says expert

<乌鸦传媒>Deaths Due to Alcohol Use; Steps for the Sedentary

Also in TTHealthWatch: microplastics in arteries, and worldwide obesity and diabetes risk

A screenshot of President Joe Biden speaking during the State of the Union address

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Defends Reproductive Rights, Touts Drug-Pricing Law in State of the Union

President says attacks on IVF, like January 6, are "another assault on American freedom"

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

<乌鸦传媒>Trump-Obama Doc's Bad Behavior; Alzheimer's Drug Delayed; Death After Testicle Kick

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Evidence of Traumatic Brain Injury in Shooter Who Killed 18 in Maine

Analysis of the brain was released Wednesday

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<乌鸦传媒>BTK Inhibitor Fails to Eliminate Paramagnetic Rim Lesions in MS

Higher tolebrutinib dose, longer treatment duration may be needed

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<乌鸦传媒>Dementia More Common in People With Essential Tremor

Prevalence greater than normal aging, but not as high as Parkinson's disease

A close up photo of microplastics stuck to a person鈥檚 index finger

<乌鸦传媒>CVD Risks Tied to Teeny-Tiny Plastics Lodged in Atherosclerotic Plaque

And the prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics is only increasing

A close up of atopic dermatitis on a boy鈥檚 arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Kids' Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Risks of Learning, Memory Difficulties

Association primarily limited to children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities

A close up photo of a senior woman holding a glass of water and a white pill.

<乌鸦传媒>Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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<乌鸦传媒>Evobrutinib Fails to Beat Teriflunomide in Relapsing MS

No efficacy difference between the two drugs in two phase III trials

A computer rendering of autoantibodies blocking the acetylcholine transmitters in Myasthenia gravis

<乌鸦传媒>Investigational Agent Shows Benefit in Myasthenia Gravis

Batoclimab led to significant improvement in activities of daily living

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<乌鸦传媒>Afib Might Be a Not-So-Pleasant Aftertaste of Sweetened Beverages

Atrial fibrillation risk associated with drinks made with added sugar or artificial sweetener

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Lucid Moments in Late Dementia; Seizure Dogs and Epilepsy; Wildfire Smoke Effects

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

A photo of a snoring man.

<乌鸦传媒>Memory, Cognitive Symptoms Linked to Sleep Apnea

Findings highlight importance of early screening for apnea, researcher says

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