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Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from the disease and may have a slightly extended survival.

21 Jun 2023

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

People with TBI may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a study published in the June 21, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Jun 2023

Hypertension drug shown to prevent post-traumatic headaches

A study led by VA Puget Sound Health Care System researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.

21 Jun 2023

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

A group of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world has distilled and synthesized new scientific evidence and updated existing recommendations with the aim of optimizing the care of athletes at all levels of participation who have, or who are at risk of, concussion.

15 Jun 2023

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study published in the June 14, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that IBD causes stroke; it only shows an association.

14 Jun 2023

Study reveals elevated risk of ischemic stroke in women and men with migraine headaches

Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang of Aarhus University, Denmark publishing June 13th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

13 Jun 2023

People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

Prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy, 5% of people with a type of epilepsy called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, according to a new study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

People with insomnia symptoms may have higher stroke risk

People who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

Estimate of treatment effect modification by comorbidity using participant data

Treatment efficacy for a broad range of chronic diseases does not differ depending on patients' comorbidities, according to a new study publishing June 6th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by David McAllister of the University of Glasgow, UK, and colleagues.

7 Jun 2023

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

Studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume.

31 May 2023

$Study shows ketamine nasal spray as a safe and effective treatment for refractory migraine$

Study shows ketamine nasal spray as a safe and effective treatment for refractory migraine

Ketamine taken in the form of a nasal spray may prove a safe and effective treatment for refractory chronic migraine, suggests a single centre study, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

30 May 2023

Study identifies six odor categories associated with migraine attacks

Researchers categorized migraine-associated odors into six groups.

26 May 2023

People with Alzheimer's disease more likely to develop epilepsy and vice versa

People with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease may have an increased risk of epilepsy and people with a certain type of epilepsy may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 24, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2023

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes have higher stroke risk

Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who experience an adverse pregnancy outcome-; such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia or preterm birth-; have a higher risk of developing stroke in their lifetime, and at a younger age.

22 May 2023

Regular exercise may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to new research published in the May 17, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 May 2023

Redefining menstrual migraines: New criteria for accurate diagnosis and improved treatment response

Menstrual migraine, a specific type of migraine affecting women, leads to significant disability and impacts the quality of life during reproductive stages. Understanding its prevalence and impact is crucial for effective management.

17 May 2023

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep associated with brain biomarkers of cerebrovascular disease

People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, according to new research published in the May 10, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

10 May 2023

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

Research paper discusses the relationship between gut microbiota, diet, and health. It highlights the importance of dietary complex carbohydrates and the potential negative effects of diets high in animal protein and fat on the composition of the microbiota and their metabolic outputs.

4 May 2023

Study identifies an association between menopause symptoms and adverse work outcomes

Menopause-related symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, joint aches and cognitive difficulties damage the quality of life for millions of women.

26 Apr 2023

Neighborhood social factors may be linked to epilepsy outcomes

People with epilepsy living in disadvantaged neighborhoods-;areas with higher poverty levels and fewer educational and employment opportunities-; may be more likely to have memory, thinking, and mental health problems compared to people with epilepsy living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to new research published in the April 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

20 Apr 2023