October 11, 2022
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
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
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 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
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
The study covered in this summary was published on ResearchSquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.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 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
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
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 […]