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Dementia Risk Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Even in Women 55 and Younger

But experts disagree about what the findings actually mean

Jun 29, 2023
A photo of a mature woman pushing a hormone pill out of a blisterpack.
Lewis Capaldi's Tourette's Episode Shows Adults Can Be Diagnosed, Too

Tourette's is often diagnosed in childhood and symptoms abate with age, but not always

Jun 28, 2023
A photo of Lewis Capaldi at the Glastonbury Festival in England on June 24th, 2023
MS Disease Severity Tied to Genetic Variant

Findings mark a significant breakthrough in understanding how MS progresses

Jun 28, 2023
A computer rendering of damaged nerve cells caused by multiple sclerosis.
FDA Greenlights New Myasthenia Gravis Drug

First therapy approved for anti-AChR-positive and anti-MuSK antibody-positive patients

Jun 27, 2023
FDA APPROVED rozanolixizumab-noli (RYSTIGGO) over a photo of a man with ptosis.
Speech Predicts Alzheimer's; Afib and Dementia in Women; Who Gets Lecanemab?

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Jun 27, 2023
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
At $20K, Stem Cell Eye Injections May Also Cost Patients Their Sight

Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic

Jun 26, 2023
A photo of a woman receiving an injection in her eyeball.
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Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemab

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

Jun 23, 2023
A photo of the vials and packaging Leqembi for injection.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tied to Slower ALS Progression

Alpha-linolenic acid linked with less functional decline, lower risk of death

Jun 22, 2023
A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a test tube of blood labeled OMEGA-3
Controversial Gene Therapy Wins FDA Approval for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Sarepta's treatment gets a nod for ambulatory pediatric patients

Jun 22, 2023
FDA Approved delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys) over a photo of a female physical therapist helping a little boy walk.
Head Hits, Not Concussions, Tied to CTE

Repetitive impact predicted chronic traumatic encephalopathy in American football players

Jun 21, 2023
A photo of high school football players colliding during a game.
AI Accurately Interprets EEGs; Migraine Drugs Go Head-to-Head; A Nod to Oliver Sacks

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Jun 20, 2023
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Avoid Strict Rest After Concussion, Expert Statement Says

Consensus paper points to gaps in research, including in CTE

Jun 19, 2023
A photo of a female medic performing an on-field concussion assessment of a rugby player.
Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgery

Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

Jun 16, 2023
 A photo of the the blisterpack and packaging of Neurontin gabapentin tablets.
Pope Discharged; Neurologist Drowns After Saving Daughter; Booze Tied to 61 Diseases

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 16, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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