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December 20, 2021

Erenumab Safe, Effective in Preventing Migraine With Aura Erenumab Safe, Effective in Preventing Migraine With Aura

Erenumab (Aimovig) significantly cuts migraine frequency in patients with migraine who have a history of aura, a new analysis shows. The human anti-CGRP receptor monoclonal antibody […]
December 20, 2021

Ropinirole Proves Safe and Tolerable for Patients With ALS Ropinirole Proves Safe and Tolerable for Patients With ALS

Key Takeaway Ropinirole hydrochloride (ropinirole) is safe and tolerable for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The results encourage a subsequent large-scale trial using ropinirole in […]
December 15, 2021

Newer Migraine Meds ‘Here to Stay,’ but Are They More Effective? Newer Migraine Meds ‘Here to Stay,’ but Are They More Effective?

When it comes to the acute management of migraines, newer is not necessarily better, according to an analysis of studies comparing triptans – the standard of […]
December 15, 2021

Widely Used Antiepileptic Tied to Lower Vitamin D Levels Widely Used Antiepileptic Tied to Lower Vitamin D Levels

The widely used antiseizure medication (ASM) carbamazepine is associated decreased 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels, new data show. Results of a large meta-analysis have shown those taking […]
December 15, 2021

Long NFL Careers Up ALS Risk, but What’s at Play? Long NFL Careers Up ALS Risk, but What’s at Play?

National Football League players are nearly four times more likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) than men in the general population, with long-term players at […]
December 14, 2021

Half an Hour of Daily Sun Exposure Cuts MS Risk in Half Half an Hour of Daily Sun Exposure Cuts MS Risk in Half

Children, adolescents, and young adults who spend 30 minutes outside in the sun daily may cut their risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in half, new […]
December 13, 2021

More Brain Aging in Older Patients With Childhood Epilepsy More Brain Aging in Older Patients With Childhood Epilepsy

While the meaning of the findings aren’t entirely clear, new research offers insight into the aging brains of people who developed child-onset epilepsy: A cohort with […]
December 13, 2021

‘Very High’ Risk of Epilepsy 1 Year After Stroke ‘Very High’ Risk of Epilepsy 1 Year After Stroke

Patients who experience stroke have a “very high” risk of epilepsy 1 year later, new research shows. Results from a large registry study reveals patients who experienced […]
December 10, 2021

Diabetes Tied to Parkinson’s Risk, More Rapid Disease Progression Diabetes Tied to Parkinson’s Risk, More Rapid Disease Progression

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) development, as well as more severe symptoms and more rapid disease progression, new research suggests. In a […]
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