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

FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.

<乌鸦传媒>Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Flavonoid-Dementia Link; Political Beliefs and the Brain; Ethics of Brain Biopsies

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Brett Favre appears before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Sept. 24, 2024.

<乌鸦传媒>Brett Favre Diagnosed With Neurological Disorder

NFL legend made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal

A photo of Houston Texans defenders sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

<乌鸦传媒>One in Three Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE

About 25% of men who thought they had CTE reported feeling suicidal

A computer rendering of a thrombus blocking a blood vessel.

<乌鸦传媒>TESLA Trial: Does Timing Make or Break Thrombectomy for Large-Core Strokes?

Trial results deemed "neutral" for endovascular therapy in contrast with other recent studies

A photo of a young male on a couch staring at a tablet.

<乌鸦传媒>Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

Systematic review shows small but significant effects from game-like interventions

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

<乌鸦传媒>McDonald Criteria Revisions Signal Shift Toward MS as a Biologically Based Disease

Some cases of radiologically isolated syndrome will be considered multiple sclerosis

A photo of the entrance to Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington DC.

<乌鸦传媒>EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From Chemicals

And a watchdog found they were retaliated against

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

<乌鸦传媒>Women With MS Less Likely to Receive Treatment Than Men

Is "therapeutic inertia" to blame?

<乌鸦传媒>High ADHD Medication Doses Tied to Psychosis; Rapid Tests for Malaria

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ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

<乌鸦传媒>Kids With MS May Have Better Outcomes When Started on High-Efficacy Treatment Early

Starting monoclonal antibody therapy during childhood reduced long-term disability

FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

<乌鸦传媒>First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

<乌鸦传媒>Tolebrutinib Slows Disability in Non-Relapsing Secondary Progressive MS

Liver toxicity may still be a concern

<乌鸦传媒>Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Risks observed for the akinetic rigid form of the disease, as well as dyskinesia

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Markers Help Predict MS Disease Progression

Patients with high NfL at disease onset may benefit from high-efficacy treatments

A computer rendering of a flash of light emanating from a brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Older Migraine Drugs More Effective Than Newer Ones, Analysis Suggests

Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say

ECTRIMS over a photo of Bella Center Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

<乌鸦传媒>Higher Comorbidity Burden in Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Worse Outcomes

Analysis looks at pooled data of 17,000 MS trial participants

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Training and Memory Decline; Alzheimer's Pioneer Dies; Notorious APOE4

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

A computer rendering of the olfactory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Microplastics Found in Human Olfactory Bulbs

Findings suggest a pathway for plastic fragments to enter the brain

TMS over a photo of Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Intimate Partner Violence Tied to Working Memory Decline Into Menopause

No association between earlier violence and processing speed, verbal memory

A photo of Boston Scientific鈥檚 Vici venous stents.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

A photo of a dropper of cannabis oil in front of cannabis plants.

<乌鸦传媒>Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

A photo of Liz Chrastil holding her newborn son in May 2020.

<乌鸦传媒>Scientists Show How Pregnancy Changes the Brain in Innumerable Ways

Research could provide clues about disorders like postpartum depression

A computer rendering of a transparent human head with the brain highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Health Risks: Digital Quality Measures and the Future of Neurological Care

Access to advanced tools must be equitable

The cover of the book Gray Matters next to a photo of Theodore Schwartz, MD.

<乌鸦传媒>The 'Jennifer Aniston Neuron' and Other Brain Complexities

In his new book, Theodore Schwartz, MD, immerses readers in the story of brain surgery

A computer rendering of a left atrial appendage closure device deployment.

<乌鸦传媒>Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib

Meta-analysis suggested lower stroke risk, but more definitive trial is not expected until 2032

A photo of a player flying through the air during a high school football game.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's and X Chromosomes; Identifying Pediatric MOGAD; Vladimir Lenin's Death

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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

<乌鸦传媒>NIH Stops Havana Syndrome Study After Investigating Coercion Claims

Regulatory, policy requirements not met, agency says

A photo of a female physician talking to her senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Should We Attribute Patients' Conditions to 'Old Age'?

Fueling denial of the realities of aging comes at a great cost

An xray image of the esophagus illuminated by a barium swallow.

<乌鸦传媒>Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

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

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Goes Missing; Mpox on Airplanes; Warning on Pain Supplements

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a rack of test tubes of blood samples for testing.

<乌鸦传媒>TBI Blood Biomarkers Show Accuracy Within 30 Minutes of Injury

GFAP outperformed other measures tested

A computer rendering of a stent deployed in a blood vessel.

<乌鸦传媒>Balloon Angioplasty 'Lite' Improves Key Intracranial Stenosis Outcomes

Trial from China provides proof-of-concept for stroke risk reduction in symptomatic cases

A photo of eyeglasses lying on a vision test chart.

<乌鸦传媒>Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Agent Reduces Monthly Migraine Days

Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial

A photo of the south facade of The White House.

<乌鸦传媒>Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

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

<乌鸦传媒>Cell Phones and Brain Cancer; Bogus Doctor Faces New Charges; Cannabis Rescheduling

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Aging Trajectories Identified in Post-Mortem Tissue

Alzheimer's may be driven by multicellular communities, analysis suggests

ESC over a photo of ExCeL London conference and exhibition center.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Anticoagulation and TAVR Together: A Recipe for Trouble

Continued OAC failed to meet noninferiority in POPular PAUSE TAVI

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