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December 30, 2022

Congressional Report: FDA Broke Own Protocols in Approving Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug Congressional Report: FDA Broke Own Protocols in Approving Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration failed to adhere to its own guidance and internal practices during the approval process for Biogen’s Alzheimer’s […]
December 29, 2022

Antiepileptic Meds Tied to Increased Parkinson Risk Antiepileptic Meds Tied to Increased Parkinson Risk

Antiepileptics are linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD), new research suggests. Drawing on data from the UK Biobank, investigators compared over 1400 individuals […]
December 29, 2022

Prodromal Parkinson’s Tied to Significant Functional Impairment Prodromal Parkinson’s Tied to Significant Functional Impairment

Patients with unrecognized or prodromal Parkinson’s disease (PPD) experience problems with mobility, muscle weakness, and struggle with other aspects of daily functioning up to 3 years […]
December 29, 2022

Stem Cell Transplant Superior to Meds for Secondary Progressive MS Stem Cell Transplant Superior to Meds for Secondary Progressive MS

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) is linked to less disability and lower relapse rates in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) vs other disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), […]
December 29, 2022

Strong Link Between Muscle Strength, Mobility and Brain Health Strong Link Between Muscle Strength, Mobility and Brain Health

A new study shows a strong correlation between muscle strength and mobility and brain volume, including in the hippocampus that underlies memory function, in adults with […]
December 28, 2022

Green, Blue Space Linked to Fewer Parkinson’s Hospitalizations Green, Blue Space Linked to Fewer Parkinson’s Hospitalizations

Exposure to natural environments may lower hospitalizations for patients with neurodegenerative disorders, new research suggests. In a large, open-cohort study, living in areas rich with greenery, […]
December 28, 2022

Two Exercise Interventions May Ease Acute, Subacute Spine Pain Two Exercise Interventions May Ease Acute, Subacute Spine Pain

Two conservative interventions are effective for treating acute and subacute spine pain, new research suggests. Results from the SPINE CARE randomized controlled trial showed that 6–8 […]
December 27, 2022

Music Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia Music Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia

Some things are never completely forgotten. Your first love, the overwhelming feeling of holding your first child in your arms — and certainly not your favorite […]
December 27, 2022

Eisai, Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug Should Be Priced Below Aduhelm: Report Eisai, Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug Should Be Priced Below Aduhelm: Report

(Reuters) – An influential drug pricing research group said Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc’s new Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab should be priced lower than the […]
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