Is Most Parkinson's Disease Man-Made? Is Most Parkinson's Disease Man-Made?
Indu Subramanian interviews Ray Dorsey about the link between environmental toxins and Parkinson ' s disease and his advocacy work to end this disease.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Blood Test for MS Activity Gets FDA Breakthrough Designation Blood Test for MS Activity Gets FDA Breakthrough Designation
Roche ' s Elecsys NfL test is intended to be used as an aid in detection of disease activity in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

The Placebo Effect The Placebo Effect
I recently had a generic cold. I usually get a cough that lasts a few weeks afterward, and like most people, I try to do something about it. So I load up on various over-the-counter remedies.MDedge (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Sustained Benefit for Newly Approved Myasthenia Gravis Drug Sustained Benefit for Newly Approved Myasthenia Gravis Drug
Early responders to zilucoplan, the newly approved medication for myasthenia gravis have sustained benefit for up to 60 weeks, new analyses show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

AI Presents Opportunities, Challenges in Neurologic Practice AI Presents Opportunities, Challenges in Neurologic Practice
Within medicine, AI is already playing a role in various fields, including medical imaging, disease diagnosis, drug discovery and development, predictive analytics, personalized medicine, and telemedicine.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Spinal Cord Stimulator Restores Parkinson Patient's Gait Spinal Cord Stimulator Restores Parkinson Patient's Gait
A first-in-human clinical trial shows that a spinal cord stimulator improved gait, balance, and quality of life in a patient with Parkinson ' s disease who had severe locomotor deficits.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Novel Approach to Dry Eye Shows Promise Novel Approach to Dry Eye Shows Promise
The experimental drug tavilermide appeared to be effective in patients with the worst symptoms of the condition, a new study finds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news

What to Tell Your Patients About Anti-amyloids for Alzheimer's Disease What to Tell Your Patients About Anti-amyloids for Alzheimer's Disease
Kathrin LaFaver and Meredith Wicklund discuss indications and contraindications for lecanemab and other anti-amyloids for Alzheimer ' s disease that may be coming soon.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Pain Control: Tips for Managing Patient Expectations Pain Control: Tips for Managing Patient Expectations
Drs Neha Pathak and Daniel Clauw on how to manage patient expectations when it comes to pain control.Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Pesticides Flagged as Biggest ALS Risk Factor on Novel ERS Pesticides Flagged as Biggest ALS Risk Factor on Novel ERS
Pesticide exposure is linked to more than a twofold increased risk for ALS, new research that validates a novel environmental risk score suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Hearing Aids Help Older Adults at Risk for Cognitive Decline Hearing Aids Help Older Adults at Risk for Cognitive Decline
A first-of-its-kind study aimed to determine if treating age-related hearing loss could prevent cognitive decline.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 10, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

New Findings Support DBS in Parkinson's With GBA Mutation New Findings Support DBS in Parkinson's With GBA Mutation
Outcomes after deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson ' s disease (PD) with a mutation in the GBA gene are generally comparable to those of patients with PD not carrying this mutation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 10, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

US Study Finds Unexpectedly High Prevalence of MG US Study Finds Unexpectedly High Prevalence of MG
The prevalence is higher than what has been seen in other studies, which could represent a true difference in prevalence, or reflect limitations of the database.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 9, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

' Hidden' Cognitive Impairments in DMD May Worsen Outcomes'Hidden' Cognitive Impairments in DMD May Worsen Outcomes
A natural history study that utilized the Pediatric Quality of Life assessment showed that patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy reported the lowest scores in brain health, including emotional health and school performance.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 8, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for TBI: Evidence-Based Medicine Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for TBI: Evidence-Based Medicine
The authors of a review of HBOT for the treatment of traumatic brain injury respond to a critical commentary from neurologist Andrew Wilner.Letters to the Editor (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - November 8, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Letter Source Type: news