Genetics
Genetic testing for epilepsy improves patient outcomes
Genetic testing in patients with epilepsy can inform treatment and lead to better outcomes in many cases, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology.
Nov 30, 2022
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Archives of Neurology
Neuroscience
Warmer brain-irrigation fluid in surgery more efficacious, could halve the number of repeat operations
A simple method can halve the number of repeat operations to remedy bleeding under the cranium, a study at the University of Gothenburg shows. The method is based on replacing irrigation fluid at room temperature with fluid ...
Nov 22, 2022
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Medical economics
Racial, ethnic disparities seen in cerebrovascular disease in midlife
Racial and ethnic disparities in small vessel cerebrovascular disease are seen in midlife, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in JAMA Neurology.
Nov 16, 2022
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Cardiology
Study reveals sharp rise in stroke cases among young adults in Oxfordshire
New research has shown a sharp increase in the incidence of stroke in young adults, in a study of more than 94,000 people in Oxfordshire.
Oct 29, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
One in ten older Americans has dementia, according to first nationally representative study in more than 20 years
In the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence in more than 20 years, Columbia University researchers have found almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while another 22% ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Preventing dementia: Meditation still under investigation
Following a meditation program for 18 months can improve attention and socio-emotional regulation capacities for people over 65, finds a new study co-led by a UCL researcher.
Oct 12, 2022
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Health
Study shows how getting your steps in can reduce risk of dementia by 50%
It may be time to pull out your step counters and start adding walking to your daily to-do lists. A recent U.K. study indicates taking 10,000 steps each day can help cut your risk of dementia by half.
Oct 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide risk almost seven times higher after diagnosis of young onset dementia
A study of nearly 600,000 people in England shows that suicide risk in the first three months following a dementia diagnosis for patients aged under 65 is nearly 7 times higher than in patients without dementia.
Oct 3, 2022
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Neuroscience
Fewer Asians, Blacks, Hispanics eligible for drugs that may delay Alzheimer's progression
The development of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaking down amyloid plaques, a hallmark of the disease, has brought fresh hope to aging populations and the doctors ...
Oct 3, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Ensuring diverse participation in Alzheimer's clinical trial participants
Enrolling representative populations in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease is critical for finding treatments that will be safe and effective for all patients. African Americans and Latinos are disproportionately affected ...
Sep 30, 2022
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