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Alzheimer Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, and Back Pain Updates Alzheimer Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, and Back Pain Updates
Hans-Christoph Diener reviews recent data on drugs and diet in Alzheimer disease, novel agents for spinal cord injury, and cognitive behavioral therapy for back pain.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 17, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Which Factors Distinguish Superagers From the Rest of Us? Which Factors Distinguish Superagers From the Rest of Us?
A study suggests that physical and mental fitness help to preserve cognitive function at older ages.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 16, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Botulinum Toxin Daxxify Gets FDA Nod for Cervical Dystonia Botulinum Toxin Daxxify Gets FDA Nod for Cervical Dystonia
The FDA grants daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm injection (Daxxify, Revance Therapeutics) a therapeutic indication for treatment of cervical dystonia in adults.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Alert Source Type: news

2023 World Parkinson Congress Highlights 2023 World Parkinson Congress Highlights
Neurologists Kathrin LaFaver and Indu Subramanian discuss updates from the 2023 World Parkinson Congress and how the multidisciplinary approach is key.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 7, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Thrombectomy Improves Outcomes in Pediatric Stroke Thrombectomy Improves Outcomes in Pediatric Stroke
Compared to medical management alone, mechanical removal of blood clots showed improved clinical outcomes in a pediatric case-control study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 4, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Depression at Any Stage of Life Tied to Increased Dementia Risk Depression at Any Stage of Life Tied to Increased Dementia Risk
Depression significantly increases the risk for dementia even when it ' s diagnosed in young adulthood and mid-life, a large population-based study finds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Top US Neurology, Neurosurgery Hospitals Ranked Top US Neurology, Neurosurgery Hospitals Ranked
NYU Langone Hospitals, New York, and UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, remain the top two US hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery, according to US News& World Report ' s latest rankings.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Medical Crowdfunding for Neurologic Disorders Soars Medical Crowdfunding for Neurologic Disorders Soars
The number of fundraising campaigns for neurologic disorders on GoFundMe increased from just one in 2011 to 1106 in 2020.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Oral Tobacco Use Linked to Slower MS Progression Oral Tobacco Use Linked to Slower MS Progression
Smoking has been linked to more rapid MS progression and greater disease severity but new data suggest oral tobacco use tied to slower disease progression.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Folic Acid Supplementation for Birth Defects Reaffirmed Folic Acid Supplementation for Birth Defects Reaffirmed
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends 0.4 to 0.8 mg of folic acid supplementation for people who may become pregnant.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Variability in Pain Prevalence Tied to Education Disparities Variability in Pain Prevalence Tied to Education Disparities
Prevalence of arthritis-related joint pain and educational disparities in such pain vary across US states.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 1, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Oxycodone Tied to Persistent Use Only After Vaginal Delivery Oxycodone Tied to Persistent Use Only After Vaginal Delivery
Initiation of oxycodone vs codeine postpartum is associated with an increased risk of persistent opioid use after vaginal, but not cesarean, delivery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - August 1, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Snoring Could Be Harming Your Brain Health Snoring Could Be Harming Your Brain Health
Those who snore can be aging their brains by years and hurting their brain health by depriving themselves of getting deep sleep.Quick Take (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - July 28, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

New Expert Guidance for Use of Anti-Amyloids for Early AD New Expert Guidance for Use of Anti-Amyloids for Early AD
Patient selection and discussions surrounding side effects and expectations are key when considering prescribing lecanemab and potentially other therapies targeting brain amyloid.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - July 27, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Why Genetic Testing May Be Our Best Shot at Progress in PD Why Genetic Testing May Be Our Best Shot at Progress in PD
A growing body of research suggests that genes may be our best shot at advancing the treatment and management of Parkinson ' s disease, prompting experts to call for broad-based genetic testing.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - July 27, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news