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October 11, 2022

Sleep Study Aids Diagnosis of Functional Neurologic Disorder Sleep Study Aids Diagnosis of Functional Neurologic Disorder

A young patient had used a wheelchair for many years because of paraplegia. During a video-monitored sleep study, however, she spontaneously flexed her thigh and stretched […]
October 10, 2022

The Happy Hormone: Why We Shouldn’t Mess With Dopamine The Happy Hormone: Why We Shouldn’t Mess With Dopamine

Google the word “dopamine” and you will learn that its nicknames are the “happy hormone” and the “pleasure molecule” and that it is among the most […]
October 6, 2022

Air Pollution Tied to Stroke Risk, Subsequent CV Events and Death Air Pollution Tied to Stroke Risk, Subsequent CV Events and Death

Exposure to air pollution not only raises stroke risk, but it’s also tied to poor post-stroke outcomes, including death. Results of a UK biobank study show […]
October 6, 2022

Three Groups at Increased Suicide Risk After Dementia Diagnosis Three Groups at Increased Suicide Risk After Dementia Diagnosis

Three subgroups of patients are at increased risk for suicide following a diagnosis of dementia ― a finding that paves the way for more targeted suicide […]
October 5, 2022

Higher Levels of Omega-3 Linked to Better Brain Health in Midlife Higher Levels of Omega-3 Linked to Better Brain Health in Midlife

Consuming higher levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with larger hippocampal volumes and better abstract reasoning in healthy middle-aged adults, new research shows. […]
October 4, 2022

AF an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Outcomes in Ischemic Stroke AF an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Outcomes in Ischemic Stroke

The study covered in this summary was published on ResearchSquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways The study reported that […]
October 4, 2022

Bariatric Surgery May Up Risk for Epilepsy Bariatric Surgery May Up Risk for Epilepsy

Bariatric surgery may raise the risk of developing epilepsy, new research suggests. Analyzing health records, investigators compared almost 17,000 patients who had undergone bariatric surgery with more […]
October 4, 2022

QB’s Head Injury Spurs Scrutiny of NFL Concussion Protocol QB’s Head Injury Spurs Scrutiny of NFL Concussion Protocol

A high-profile NFL injury has put the spotlight back on football’s persistent concussions, which are linked to head trauma and a variety of long-lasting symptoms, and […]
October 4, 2022

Long Sleep, Turning In Early May Up Risk for Dementia Long Sleep, Turning In Early May Up Risk for Dementia

Too much sleep and time in bed (TIB) may raise the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), new research suggests. Results from a population-based […]
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