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

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<乌鸦传媒>Prenatal Maternal Distress During Pandemic Tied to Newborn Brain Development

Study highlights the importance of assessing stress, mental health of pregnant women

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Cholesterol Denialism Pseudoscience or Appropriate Medical Care?

Calling an end to debate rarely serves the advancement of knowledge

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Onset Delayed by Rare Mutation

Just one copy of the Christchurch variant conferred protection

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<乌鸦传媒>Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson's; Alzheimer's Blood Test Standards; ARBs and Epilepsy

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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<乌鸦传媒>Lost Chances to Treat Overdose Survivors Documented in New Medicare Study

Findings also highlight the difficulty of managing chronic pain

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Risk Higher If Mom Had Memory Problems

Maternal history of memory impairment tied to higher amyloid burden

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<乌鸦传媒>Some Hawking Stem Cells Say They Can Treat Almost Anything. They Can't.

Attorneys general in several states have sued businesses for false claims

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<乌鸦传媒>I Tried to Protect My Mother From Dying in Pain. The Law Robbed Her of That Dignity.

It's time to clear the roadblocks to Medical Aid in Dying in the U.S.

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<乌鸦传媒>Late-Window Tenecteplase for Stroke Works When Thrombectomy's Out of the Question

TRACE-III trial finds benefit for lytic given up to 24 hours after stroke onset

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Warns of Risks for ADHD Patients After Disruption of Online Adderall Prescriber

Agency advises users of telehealth platform Done Global to find a new provider

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<乌鸦传媒>Liberal Blood Transfusion After Traumatic Brain Injury May Hold Benefit

Trial didn't meet primary outcome, but functional independence scores were better

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<乌鸦传媒>Symptoms May Remain the Best Clue for Concussion Evaluation

Cognitive evaluation is objective but not very accurate for diagnosis in sports, study finds

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's May Be Improved by Intensive Lifestyle Changes

In small trial led by Dean Ornish, MD, Alzheimer's patients show better scores on cognitive tests

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<乌鸦传媒>New Long COVID Definition Proposed by National Academies

Committee urges adoption, says it will aid in consistent diagnosis, documentation, and treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Tetanus Shots and Parkinson's; Predicting Future Dementia; Cognition-Depression Link

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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<乌鸦传媒>Repeat Anesthesia in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Didn't Lead to Neurobehavioral Harms

Repeated BAL-directed therapy with general anesthesia at young ages safer than once believed?

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<乌鸦传媒>Unanimous Thumbs-Up From FDA Advisors for Alzheimer's Drug

Advisory committee decision smooths the way for eventual FDA approval

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<乌鸦传媒>Sugar Substitute Linked to Heart, Thrombotic Risk

Series of experiments sends a "serious warning signal"

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<乌鸦传媒>Paxlovid Fails First Test in Long COVID

Trial had been stopped early for lack of efficacy

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<乌鸦传媒>Quick Test Helps Detect Dementia

Primary care tool assesses memory recall, cognition and gait, and symbol-matching

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<乌鸦传媒>Melatonin Use Tied to Decreased Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Retrospective research isn't definitive but cheap supplement has been linked to better eye health

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Question Patient Selection for Alzheimer's Drug Candidate

Agency's advisors will discuss efficacy, safety of investigational donanemab

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Shows No Link Between Paternal Valproate Use and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Risk of major congenital malformations also not observed with the anti-seizure drug

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<乌鸦传媒>Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Shows Benefits in Central Sleep Apnea With Heart Failure

Use of the nerve stimulator tied to a fivefold higher chance of better clinical outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Better Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Vigorous Exercise in Hypertensive Adults

SPRINT MIND analysis looks at 7,600 older adults at high risk of cognitive decline

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<乌鸦传媒>'Transformative': Novel Drug for Narcolepsy Effective in Mid-Stage Trial

Unlike its predecessor, TAK-861 did not result in any hepatotoxicity or serious adverse events

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<乌鸦传媒>Star Singer's Illness; AI Imitating the Dead; Internet-Addicted Brains

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Coffee and Parkinson's Disease; Undiagnosed Dementia and Finances; ALS Trial Data

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Heart Disease Deaths Still Occur in Cold Weather, but Heat Is a Growing Problem

Rising mortality burden from high ambient temperatures around the world

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<乌鸦传媒>Creativity Not Influenced by Maternal Epilepsy

Prenatal exposure to high doses of anti-seizure drugs may influence executive function, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Botulism's Most Vulnerable Victims Are Not Who You Think

How many babies are treated late -- or never treated at all?

Pregnant woman at a routine check-up.

<乌鸦传媒>Young-Onset Dementia Tied to Preeclampsia

Study of 2 million women in France identifies new association

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<乌鸦传媒>Racial Disparities in Cognitive Outcomes Tied to Early Life Experiences

Education, segregation associated with cognitive disparities

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<乌鸦传媒>NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Brain Health Compromised by Climate Change

Shifting weather patterns may continue to affect stroke, dementia, neurologic infections

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<乌鸦传媒>Duchenne Drug Fails Confirmatory Trial; COVID Brain Changes; First-Seizure Clinics

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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<乌鸦传媒>Summer Heat Waves Pose a Deadly Threat to Patients With Mental Illness

We must be aware of particular risks among this group

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<乌鸦传媒>Dying Ex-Doctor Leaves Prison 2 Years After Pardon for Killing His Dad

Vince Gilmer received a conditional pardon due to his terminal illness

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<乌鸦传媒>Congressman's Stroke; Warning on Bear Meat Consumption; Paralysis via Grand Piano

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Lifestyle-Dementia Links Persist Regardless of Risk Genes, French Study Shows

Dementia prevention efforts may be beneficial despite genetic susceptibility

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