Long-Term Favorable Effect of DBS for Parkinson's Disease Long-Term Favorable Effect of DBS for Parkinson's Disease
The favorable effect of deep brain stimulation on overall quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson ' s disease was primarily because of improved mobility.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 23, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Lp(a) Packs a More Powerful Atherogenic Punch Than LDL Lp(a) Packs a More Powerful Atherogenic Punch Than LDL
Lp(a) is associated with higher atherogenic risk than LDL on a per-particle basis, providing a rationale for potentially targeting elevated levels, researchers said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 23, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Updates on Antithrombotics in Stroke, Migraine, Long COVID Updates on Antithrombotics in Stroke, Migraine, Long COVID
Christoph Diener discusses six recent studies, focused on antiplatelet and anticoagulant strategies in ESUS and TIA/stroke, new migraine treatments, and long COVID.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

FDA OKs Subcutaneous Therapy for CIDP FDA OKs Subcutaneous Therapy for CIDP
HyQvia, which combines immunoglobulin with hyaluronidase, is administered subcutaneously by a healthcare professional or the patient or caregiver, after appropriate training.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 17, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

FDA Recommends DEA Move Cannabis to Schedule III FDA Recommends DEA Move Cannabis to Schedule III
Newly released documents show that the FDA has determined that cannabis has legitimate medical use and that it should be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III on the controlled substances list.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 16, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

How Much Does Screentime Really Affect Child Development? How Much Does Screentime Really Affect Child Development?
The Dutch have just restricted mobile device use in school classrooms. But does too much screentime affect cognition? European experts weigh in.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: news

Left-Handed Med Students Still'Left Out' in Surgery Left-Handed Med Students Still'Left Out' in Surgery
Interviews evoked suggestions to reduce stigma and improve left-handed instruction.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Insomnia Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Insomnia
Transcranial alternating current stimulation reduces insomnia severity, increases total sleep time, and alleviates daily disturbances such as fatigue.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Temporary Higher Stroke Rate After TAVR Temporary Higher Stroke Rate After TAVR
The risk for stroke is elevated in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement but only for up to 2 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Delayed Meals Tied to Increased CVD Risk Delayed Meals Tied to Increased CVD Risk
New evidence supported adopting earlier daily meal patterns and avoiding late-night eating and skipping breakfast.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Modifiable Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Flagged Modifiable Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia Flagged
Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and vitamin D deficiency are among the modifiable risk factors linked to young-onset dementia.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Poor Oral Health Tied to Worse Brain Health Poor Oral Health Tied to Worse Brain Health
Attention to oral health may be a promising target for early interventions focused on improving brain health, a new study suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Top Studies in Neurology From 2023 Top Studies in Neurology From 2023
Christoph Diener discusses 10 top neurology studies from 2023 covering new drugs for Alzheimer ' s disease and advances in migraine.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 4, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

H pylori Infection Linked With Increased Alzheimer's Risk H pylori Infection Linked With Increased Alzheimer's Risk
Data suggested that clinically apparent Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with an 11% increase in risk, but an expert urges caution in interpreting the findings.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - January 2, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Extracranial Surgery Soon After TBI Tied to Poorer Outcomes Extracranial Surgery Soon After TBI Tied to Poorer Outcomes
Extracranial surgery performed soon after traumatic brain injury is linked to poorer functional recovery and neurocognition, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 28, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news