Newswise Curated News Channel: Neurology (journal)

Heavy Metal Cadmium May Be Tied to Memory Issues for Some

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 EST

The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study published in the September 4, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium exposure. They found no association when they looked at the group as a whole.

New Study: Drug May Stop Migraines Before Headache Starts

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

When taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping people with migraine go about their daily lives with little or no symptoms, according to a new study published in the August 28, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson's Disease

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 EST

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Are Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Migraine?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:00:00 EST

Having high blood pressure, specifically high diastolic blood pressure, was linked to a slightly higher odds of ever having migraine in female participants, according to a new study published in the July 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Diastolic pressure is when the heart is resting between beats.

Does Your Body Composition Affect Your Risk of Dementia or Parkinson's?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:00:00 EST

People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in the July 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

How Effective Is MS Medication Across Racial and Ethnic Groups?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:00 EST

For people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study has found that the drug ofatumumab is more effective than teriflunomide at helping people across racial and ethnic groups reach a period of no disease activity. The study is published in the July 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study: Uninsured, Hispanic People Less Likely to Be Referred to Care After Stroke

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:00 EST

Insurance coverage, ethnicity and location may all play a role in a person's ability to receive care after a stroke, according to a study published in the July 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r) Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Can We Predict How Fast Cognitive Decline Will Occur with Early Alzheimer's?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:00 EST

A new study looks at predicting how quickly people with early Alzheimer's disease will experience cognitive decline. The study is published in the July 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. It also looked at how the new drugs recently approved for the disease may reduce decline.

Study reveals racial disparities in Huntington's disease diagnoses

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:05:20 EST

New research led by UCLA Health revealed that Black patients with Huntington's disease in the U.S. and Canada received their diagnoses, on average, one year later compared to White patients after symptoms first appear.

Can Inflammation in Early Adulthood Affect Memory, Thinking in Middle Age?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 EST

Having higher levels of inflammation in your 20s and 30s may be linked to having memory and thinking problems at middle age, according to a study published in the July 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood.

Do People Who Exercise More Have a Lower Risk of ALS?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Could Preventative Drug Be Effective in People with Migraine and Rebound Headache?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Common Prostate Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Dementia with Lewy Bodies

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

Certain drugs used to treat urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia with Lewy bodies, according to a study published in the June 19, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Does Having a Child with Low Birth Weight Increase a Person's Risk of Dementia?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

People who give birth to infants less than 5.5 pounds may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems later in life than people who give birth to infants who do not have a low birth weight, according to a study published in the June 12, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults Linked to Thinking, Memory Problems in Midlife

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

People who experience prolonged depressive symptoms starting in young adulthood may have worse thinking and memory skills in middle age, according to a study published in the June 12, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Could Taking Certain Drugs Reduce Risk of Ruptured Brain Aneurysm?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST

A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding stroke due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. The study is published in the June 5, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Do Epilepsy Medications Taken During Pregnancy Affect a Child's Creativity?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

While older drugs for epilepsy, taken while pregnant, have been shown in previous research to affect the creative thinking of children, a new study finds no effects on creativity for children born to those taking newer epilepsy drugs. This study is published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

First Hints of Memory Problems Associated with Changes in the Brain

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

People who report early memory problems and whose partners also suspect they have memory problems have higher levels of tau tangles in the brain, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Eating More Ultra-processed Foods Tied to Cognitive Decline, Stroke

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that eating ultra-processed foods causes memory and thinking problems and stroke. It only shows an association.

Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

Even slight cognitive changes can affect an older person's decision to stop driving, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that routine cognitive testing -- in particular, the kind of screening designed to pick up the earliest, most subtle decline -- could help older adults and their physicians make decisions about driving that maximizes safety while preserving independence as long as possible.