Neurology
Literature Review
Does adherence to a Mediterranean diet reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease?
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with lower probability of prodromal Parkinson’s disease, but questions about this...
Conference Coverage
Vaccination and antiviral treatment do not affect stroke risk following shingles
HONOLULU – Preventing shingles through vaccination might be the best method for preventing shingles-associated acute...
Literature Review
International survey probes oxygen’s efficacy for cluster headache
Oxygen is a highly effective therapy with few complications, according to a survey of patients with cluster headache.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues warnings to companies selling illegal Alzheimer’s treatments
The FDA targeted more than 58 products.
Conference Coverage
Most U.S. tPA-eligible stroke patients now get treated within an hour
The most recent phase of the Target: Stroke program met its tPA delivery-time target in September 2018.
Conference Coverage
Asthma, obesity, and the risk for severe sleep apnea in children
CORONADO, CALIF. – The findings could pave the way for studies of asthma pharmacotherapy as a way to treat OSA in...
Conference Coverage
Cilostazol plus aspirin or clopidogrel reduces the risk of recurrent stroke
HONOLULU – Dual therapy with cilostazol and aspirin or clopidogrel did not increase the risk of serious bleeding.
News
Functional MRI detects consciousness after brain damage
Four brain signal coordination patterns emerge with differences across levels of consciousness.
News
Novel plasma biomarkers may predict preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
The approach will need to be validated and translated “to a simpler automated platform suitable for wider utility.”
News
Statins cut vascular events in elderly patients
Analysis challenges current practice of discontinuation after age 75 years.