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August 4, 2021

Digital Therapeutics Extend Their Reach in Neurology Digital Therapeutics Extend Their Reach in Neurology

In recent years, a new genre of medical intervention has started to emerge — digital therapeutics. In the wake of promising results in a number of […]
August 4, 2021

Intracranial Atherosclerosis Finding on MRA Linked to Stroke Intracranial Atherosclerosis Finding on MRA Linked to Stroke

An incidental diagnosis of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis in stroke-free individuals should trigger a thorough assessment of vascular health, according to the authors of a study identifying […]
August 4, 2021

‘No Justification’ for Suicide Warning on All Antiseizure Meds ‘No Justification’ for Suicide Warning on All Antiseizure Meds

There is currently no evidence that newer antiseizure medications increase the risk for suicide among patients with epilepsy, new research shows. “There appears to be no […]
August 3, 2021

Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Some Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Some

Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (LDASA) may have some protective benefit against cognitive decline, but only if started well before symptoms begin, according to a retrospective analysis of […]
July 21, 2021

Can Heparin Play a Role in Stopping COVID-19 Variants? Can Heparin Play a Role in Stopping COVID-19 Variants?

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Researchers have identified a new binding site on the spike protein of […]
July 21, 2021

‘New’ Natriuretic Peptide Shows Unique Biomarker Potential ‘New’ Natriuretic Peptide Shows Unique Biomarker Potential

The biomarker C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is under exploration as both a risk predictor and a target for new drug development for cardiovascular and renal conditions. […]
July 20, 2021

New Treatment Option for Restless Legs? New Treatment Option for Restless Legs?

The antiplatelet medication dipyridamole reduces motor and sensory symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and improves sleep duration for treatment-naive patients, results of a small, randomized, placebo-controlled […]
July 16, 2021

AHS Releases Updated Guidance on New Migraine Treatments AHS Releases Updated Guidance on New Migraine Treatments

An updated consensus statement from the American Headache Society (AHS) offers detailed recommendations on the use of novel acute and preventive treatments in adult patients with […]
July 16, 2021

The Genius of Recognizing a Familiar Face The Genius of Recognizing a Familiar Face

That flash of familiarity we feel when we see someone we know has long fascinated and stumped scientists, who have been unable to pinpoint what is […]
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