AREDS2 Supplement May Slow MacTel
An investigation suggests patients with MacTel who use the product have more stable visual acuities than those who do not.
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OCT-A May Identify Ocular Biomarkers of Parkinson Disease
Researchers established increased peripapillary microvascular density and flux in patients with the neurological condition.
Exercise May Slow Cognitive Decline in Some With Early Parkinson Disease
Increased levels of physical activity may have a protective effect on apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4-related cognitive decline in early Parkinson disease.
Retinal Layer Thinning Can Predict Treatment Failure in Relapsing MS
The study found worsening disease in those with thinning in the ganglion cell layer plus inner plexiform layer plus peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer.
Standardizing Endpoints and Outcomes in Acute Migraine Trials
The researchers’ goal was to provide an overview of endpoints and outcomes in the current acute migraine clinical trial literature to facilitate the development of novel treatments.
Neurologic Symptoms Persistent for Many COVID-19 ‘Long-Haulers’
For COVID-19 long-haulers, neurologic symptoms are common, with 81% experiencing brain fog and 85 percent with fatigue.
Legal Recreational Cannabis Tied to More Claims of Self-Harm in Younger Men
Legalization of recreational cannabis appears to be associated with increases in rates of claims for self-harm among men younger than 40 years.
Nondrug Interventions Can Help Alleviate Depression in Dementia Patients
For people with dementia with symptoms of depression, without a major depressive disorder, nondrug interventions are more efficacious than drug interventions.
COVID-19 Vaccination Cover Varies With Social Vulnerability
COVID-19 vaccination coverage is higher in low compared with high social vulnerability counties across the United States.
Glaucoma Associated With Decreased CI Risk
A study shows a number of comorbidities commonly associated with poor health outcomes appear to be protective against dementia and Alzheimer disease.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Child Neurodevelopment
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with modestly increased risks for ASDs and possibly ADHD in offspring.
Risk for Attempted Suicide Up With Recent Diagnosis of MCI, Dementia
Older adults with recent mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnoses have an increased risk for attempting suicide.
Decline in Exercise Linked to Higher Depression During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused large disruptions to physical activity, sleep, time use, and mental health among young adults.
Intra-Arterial Therapy Can Prevent Visual Morbidity in CRAO
A study highlights the significant improvement in visual acuity following the treatment.
Frozen Section TAB Can Indicate GCA
Investigators compare the sensitivity and specificity of the biopsy methods.
Head Injury Linked to Long-Term Risk for Dementia
Head injury is associated with dementia over a median 25 years of follow-up.
Teprotumumab Demonstrates Swift Improvements in TED
Most patients saw a reversal of relative afferent pupillary defect and resolution of color vision deficits, the study says.
Choroidal Vascular Density Impacts Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
In eyes with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, imaging detected thicker and less vascular peripapillary choroid.
Ophthalmic, Cognitive Tests Can Help Identify Alzheimer Disease
Researchers evaluated cognitively normal individuals from individuals with mild cognitive impairment caused by Alzheimer disease with several tests.
Lumbar Puncture Can Be Safely Deferred for Some With IIH
Investigators conducted a retrospective study of patients with presumed IIH and papilledema who did not receive lumbar puncture.
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