March 20, 2020
There has been a dramatic rise in hypertension-related deaths in the United States between 2007 and 2017, a new study shows. The authors, led by Lakshmi […]
March 20, 2020
A deep learning algorithm is comparable or even superior to common clinical measures for predicting infarct size and location up to a week following acute ischemic […]
March 18, 2020
Three phase 3 trials of the novel small-interfering RNA (siRNA) agent inclisiran (The Medicines Company) have been published, all showing an approximate halving of LDL cholesterol […]
March 18, 2020
Surgery is superior to conservative treatment for chronic sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation, new research shows. Results of a prospective, randomized trial show patients with […]
March 16, 2020
Engaging in regular leisure-time activities such as gardening, walking, and dancing is associated with a slowing of brain aging by 4 years, new research suggests. Results […]
March 16, 2020
The largest study to date evaluating late neurological events after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has shown an increased rate of stroke and a very high […]
March 13, 2020
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has joined the ranks of other leading medical organizations and has canceled its annual meeting, which was scheduled for April […]
March 12, 2020
Visual problems are significantly more common in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and adversely affect quality of life by interfering with normal daily activities, new research […]
March 12, 2020
A new marker has been discovered that may give prognostic information about patients with radiologically isolated syndrome ― a condition characterized by incidental MRI abnormalities suggestive […]