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March 1, 2023

Any Level of Physical Activity Tied to Better Later-Life Memory Any Level of Physical Activity Tied to Better Later-Life Memory

Any amount of exercise in middle age is associated with better cognition in later life, new research suggests. A prospective study of 1400 participants showed that […]
March 1, 2023

Childhood Trauma Tied to Increased Parkinson’s Disease Severity Childhood Trauma Tied to Increased Parkinson’s Disease Severity

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and reduced quality of life (QOL), new research shows. Results […]
March 1, 2023

Don’t Dismiss MS as a Diagnosis in Minorities, Experts Warn Don’t Dismiss MS as a Diagnosis in Minorities, Experts Warn

SAN DIEGO ― Experts are leading a new initiative to drive home the message that clinicians must consider multiple sclerosis (MS) in the differential diagnosis of […]
March 1, 2023

FDA OKs First Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia FDA OKs First Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for the neurodegenerative disorder Friedreich’s ataxia for use in adults and adolescents aged 16 […]
February 28, 2023

Cutting Calories May Benefit Cognition in MS Cutting Calories May Benefit Cognition in MS

Weight loss from intermittently cutting calories has a positive effect on cognitive, immunologic, and other outcomes for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. Dr […]
February 28, 2023

High Level of Psychiatric Morbidity in Prodromal MS High Level of Psychiatric Morbidity in Prodromal MS

SAN DIEGO — The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity is significantly higher among patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) vs controls in each of the 5 years prior […]
February 27, 2023

Jazz Pharma Ruling Clears US Roadblock for Rival Narcolepsy Drug Jazz Pharma Ruling Clears US Roadblock for Rival Narcolepsy Drug

(Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court ordered Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc on Friday to de-list a patent related to its blockbuster narcolepsy drug Xyrem from the U.S. […]
February 27, 2023

Middle-Aged Smokers Face Higher Risk for Dementia Middle-Aged Smokers Face Higher Risk for Dementia

Middle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than nonsmokers, according to researchers at Ohio State University. What to know: Using […]
February 24, 2023

CBT Alone and With Meds May Decrease MS Fatigue CBT Alone and With Meds May Decrease MS Fatigue

SAN DIEGO — Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the wakefulness-promoting drug modafinil (Provigil), and a combination of both treatments all reduce fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis […]
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