Can a Puff of Cool Air Up the Nose Stop Acute Migraine? Can a Puff of Cool Air Up the Nose Stop Acute Migraine?
A new device that delivers 15 minutes of transnasal evaporative cooling produced effective pain relief for people with acute episodic migraine, in a small, randomized trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 27, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Migraine Device Expands Treatment Possibilities Migraine Device Expands Treatment Possibilities
Migraine treatment and prevention is challenging in any population, but some present even more difficulties.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Migraine Clusters Emerge From Machine-Learning Analysis Migraine Clusters Emerge From Machine-Learning Analysis
A new machine-learning analysis of a large group of migraine patients has identified subgroups that share both clinical and therapeutic response traits.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 23, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Cannabis RCT Shows Efficacy in Migraine but Side Effects Too Cannabis RCT Shows Efficacy in Migraine but Side Effects Too
Dr Nathaniel Schuster from UC San Diego and colleagues tested a cannabis product with 6% THC based on prior studies showing efficacy of that concentration for other pain conditions.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 22, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Low-Dose Colchicine Approved for CVD: Now What? Low-Dose Colchicine Approved for CVD: Now What?
The FDA has given the new low dose of colchicine a broad indication for use in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but how will the drug actually be used in clinical practice?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 22, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slowed ALS Progression Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slowed ALS Progression
Certain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may have a favorable effect on disease progression and survival for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 22, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

What the PD Biomarker Breakthrough Means in Practice What the PD Biomarker Breakthrough Means in Practice
Neurologists Indu Subramanian and Michael Okun discuss the implications of the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay for the diagnosis and management of Parkinson ' s disease.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Can a Repurposed Parkinson's Drug Slow ALS Progression? Can a Repurposed Parkinson's Drug Slow ALS Progression?
Ropinirole, a Parkinson ' s disease drug, shows promise in slowing the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

ALS Incidence, Prevalence: New Global Data ALS Incidence, Prevalence: New Global Data
An updated systematic review of the global epidemiologic landscape of ALS found variability in the estimated incidence and prevalence reported both within and between countries and continents.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Novel Alzheimer's Genes Unique to Ashkenazi Jews? Novel Alzheimer's Genes Unique to Ashkenazi Jews?
Researchers have identified new genetic variations that seem to be unique to Ashkenazi Jews, possibly paving the way for novel therapeutic targets.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

' Urgent' Call for More Latinx Persons in Alzheimer's Trials'Urgent' Call for More Latinx Persons in Alzheimer's Trials
Despite a significantly higher risk, Latinx individuals are underrepresented in Alzheimer ' s trials and efforts are needed to address structural barriers to boost participation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Rimegepant Cuts Barbiturate Use in Migraine Patients Rimegepant Cuts Barbiturate Use in Migraine Patients
In migraine patients who used barbiturates as part of their anti-migraine regimen, a significant decrease in use of these drugs was observed in the months following initiation of treatment with rimegepant.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Are Periodontitis, Stroke, and Alzheimer's Disease Linked? Are Periodontitis, Stroke, and Alzheimer's Disease Linked?
A new report provides the latest scientific evidence for the association between these outcomes, as well as practical recommendations.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Multiple Sclerosis Has a Misdiagnosis Problem Multiple Sclerosis Has a Misdiagnosis Problem
In the ongoing absence of a reliable biomarker for multiple sclerosis, misdiagnosis is a common, and persistent, problem that potentially puts patients at prolonged and unnecessary risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Poor Sleep Tied to Increased Injury From Falls, MVAs Poor Sleep Tied to Increased Injury From Falls, MVAs
Confirming the importance of sleep health, new research shows that short and disrupted sleep increases the risk of fall-related and motor vehicle –related injury among US adults.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - June 13, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news