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June 2, 2022

A Biomarker Linked to Primary Progressive Aphasia Severity A Biomarker Linked to Primary Progressive Aphasia Severity

The study covered in this summary was published on medRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways High tCr and low […]
June 2, 2022

B-Cell Level May Affect COVID Booster Efficacy in MS B-Cell Level May Affect COVID Booster Efficacy in MS

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) treated with the B-cell-depleting medication rituximab who […]
June 1, 2022

Simple Screening Tool Assesses Cognitive Impairment Post-COVID Simple Screening Tool Assesses Cognitive Impairment Post-COVID

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The study covered in this summary was published on medRxiv.org as a […]
May 31, 2022

Frustrations Remain 2 Years After UCNS Certification Switch Frustrations Remain 2 Years After UCNS Certification Switch

Headache medicine expert Joel Saper, MD once saw the formation of the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties as a sign of progress in the field. In […]
May 31, 2022

Dual Decline in Gait, Cognition Linked to Increased Dementia Risk Dual Decline in Gait, Cognition Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

Decline in both gait speed and cognition, particularly memory, is linked to an increased risk for dementia, new research suggests. In a large study of more […]
May 31, 2022

Refugees’ High Burden of Chronic Pain Tied to Mental Illness Refugees’ High Burden of Chronic Pain Tied to Mental Illness

The study covered in this summary was published in researchsquare.com and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways The study found a high burden of […]
May 31, 2022

FDA Expands Indication for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug FDA Expands Indication for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Drug

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a label extension for oral risdiplam (Evrysdi, Genentech) to include presymptomatic infants  younger than 2 months old […]
May 26, 2022

Healthy Habits Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in High-Risk Patients Healthy Habits Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in High-Risk Patients

Higher scores regarding seven modifiable cardiovascular and brain health factors are linked to lower dementia risk in middle-aged individuals at high genetic risk for the disorder, […]
May 25, 2022

Vascular Risk Factors for Dementia Vary With Age Vascular Risk Factors for Dementia Vary With Age

Vascular risk factors for dementia vary with age, new research suggests. New data from the Framingham Heart Study show that high systolic blood pressure (SBP) and […]
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