Leisure-Time Physical Activity at All Levels Beneficial for Stroke Prevention
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 -- Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) at all levels seems beneficial for stroke prevention, according to a review published online March 5 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery& Psychiatry.
Federico De Santis,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Sleep Apnea Hard on the Brain Sleep Apnea Hard on the Brain
Symptoms of sleep apneas are associated with a 50% increased risk for cognitive and memory problems, results from a large study showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Seizure Risk Nearly Double in Patients With MS Seizure Risk Nearly Double in Patients With MS
The risk for seizure is almost twofold higher in patients with multiple sclerosis than in those without MS and higher still among those taking an S1PR modulator.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Migraine a Forerunner of Multiple Sclerosis? Migraine a Forerunner of Multiple Sclerosis?
A common comorbidity in multiple sclerosis migraine is not part of the 3- to 5-year disease prodrome, new research suggested.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has been mysteriously buying huge swaths of land in Hawaii
Billionaire Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has deep-rooted connections to Hawaii, and he’s been suspiciously quiet about them for the most part. He has long maintained a beachside mansion in Waimea, and recently got caught buying up swaths of land in Hawaii, which was all revealed in an NPR exposé.…#marcbenioff #hawaii #waimea #ohana #hawaiian #islandofhawaii #hilomedicalcenter #neurosurgicalprogram #hawaiipacifichealth #honolulu (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A New Biomarker of Brain Injury? A New Biomarker of Brain Injury?
Iron accumulation in the brain may be a biomarker of concussion and posttraumatic headache, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
More Positive Phase 2 Data for Zilebesiran in Hypertension More Positive Phase 2 Data for Zilebesiran in Hypertension
The investigational RNA interference therapeutic, zilebesiran, has shown positive top-line results in the KARDIA-2 phase 2 study in the treatment of hypertension.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
' No Surprises' as Ozanimod Holds up in RMS Extension Trial'No Surprises' as Ozanimod Holds up in RMS Extension Trial
Nearly 70% of patients with relapsing forms of MS were relapse-free at 5 years, but hematologists disagree over where the drug fits in the treatment plan.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Does Prenatal ASM Use Raise Epilepsy Risk in Offspring? Does Prenatal ASM Use Raise Epilepsy Risk in Offspring?
Maternal use of antiseizure medications during pregnancy did not increase children ' s epilepsy risk beyond that associated with maternal epilepsy itself.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Air Pollution Tied to Greater Amyloid Burden in the Brain Air Pollution Tied to Greater Amyloid Burden in the Brain
Traffic-related air pollution is linked to high levels of amyloid plaques in the brains, results of a new postmortem study showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Frexalimab Promising for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Frexalimab Promising for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
The novel investigational second-generation anti –CD40 ligand monoclonal antibody frexalimab significantly reduced disease activity in relapsing MS in a phase 2 study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Mild COVID and Risk for Neuro, Psych Disorders: New Data Mild COVID and Risk for Neuro, Psych Disorders: New Data
A new study confirms earlier reports of increased risks for psychiatric and neurologic disorders after severe COVID but found no association between risk and mild illness.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
The Best Choice for Trabeculotomy? The Best Choice for Trabeculotomy?
A 360-degree incision of the trabecular meshwork to treat glaucoma had a lower rate of second operations than the 180-degree approach, with comparable IOP outcomes, a study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: news
Promising New Wearable Could Retrain the Brain After Stroke Promising New Wearable Could Retrain the Brain After Stroke
The glove-like device delivers subtle vibrations, relieving painful hand contractions in patients with chronic stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
I'm an 83-year-old doctor who still works 50-hour weeks. I never give any thought to retirement
Dr. Maroon told Business Insider his family is encouraging about the fact that he still works. Courtesy of Dr. Joseph Maroon, ilbusca/Getty, Visivasnc/iStock, JazzIRT/Getty, Tyler Le/BI Dr. Joseph Maroon is a neurosurgeon, professor, and triathlete. He stepped back from performing surgeries five…#josephmaroon #pittsburgh #pittsburghsteelers #chucknollfoundation #wwe (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
