More articles about: Neurological (Brain) Conditions
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Half of older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis
More awareness and more detailed health records may explain rise; end-of-life care shifting as diagnoses allow for more advance planning.
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His brother had a traumatic brain injury. Now, his mission is to research new treatments
Trauma creates ripples. When Matthew Finneran’s brother Ryan suffered a traumatic brain injury, his injury and recovery inspired Matthew to pursue a life’s work of researching innovative therapies for TBI patients.
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The U.S. is failing to care for traumatic brain injury survivors, experts say
Patients with traumatic brain injury in the United States are at the mercy of an oversimplified and inadequate classification and health care system. Experts are calling for comprehensive investment and systemic overhaul for TBI care.
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New guideline urges ditching opioids for painful diabetic neuropathy
Neurology experts reviewed the latest evidence to offer new recommendations for management of painful neuropathy in diabetes patients.
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Risk of PTSD, anxiety, loneliness after COVID-19 hospitalization
Research finds COVID-19 associated with mental health problems after discharge, with majority not recognizing significant symptoms as a concern.
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Common anti-seizure medication associated with elevated fracture risk in kids with epilepsy
The findings will help physicians determine treatment options for children and young teens.
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Taking the pain out of unexplained physical symptoms in kids
How pediatric teams are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom and related disorders in the hospital setting.
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Wide variation seen in family caregiver availability for people with dementia
A new study looks at how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients get caregiving from family caregivers including wives, husbands, daughters and sons, as well as paid help, and disparities in care.
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Symptoms, like pain and fatigue, often cluster in newly diagnosed MS
Anxiety, depression, pain and fatigue often happen at the same time for patients newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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A prescription to ward off cognitive decline – without medication
Exercise, mnemonic strategies, neuromodulation; A psychologist with expertise in dementia shares what the science tells about improving memory and thinking without drugs.
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Harnessing healthy behaviors to prevent dementia
Maintaining a healthy brain is another good reason people can take action on diet, blood pressure, exercise, alcohol, social interaction and more.
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What a Mini Stroke Is, and Why You Need To Act FAST
The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
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Study Reveals the Gateway to Conscious Awareness
Researchers find out how some sensory information breaks through to conscious experience.
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Better ZZZs, Better Health
Two sleep experts address their most-asked questions about falling asleep, staying asleep and addressing sleep disorders.
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Treating Sleep Apnea May Reduce Dementia Risk
People with obstructive sleep apnea who treat their apnea with the commonly-prescribed positive airway pressure therapy were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia.