Controversial precautionary rules imposed last year for prescribing valproate to potentially fertile males are being assessed by the EMA following new data. Medscape Medical News
The ACIP shakeup sent shockwaves through the public health system. Dr Sandra Fryhofer unpacks the fallout of this decision and what it means for the future of vaccine policy. Medscape Internal Medicine
The gap between a brain’s chronological age and its predicted age strongly mediates risk factors for cognitive decline, especially in individuals with cerebrovascular disease. Medscape Medical News
Most symptoms after stopping antidepressants are mild and don’t meet criteria for severe discontinuation syndrome, suggesting less intense withdrawal effects, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
A novel MRI-based ‘aging’ clock may offer a simple way to identify patients whose biological age is outpacing their chronological age, allowing for early intervention. Medscape Medical News
New data suggest an association between gabapentin for chronic back pain and increased risk of cognitive impairment, although experts urge caution in drawing any firm conclusions. Medscape Medical News
Trouble concentrating, loss of consciousness, amnesia, and a history of anxiety or depression are among factors tied to lasting concussion symptoms in new research. Medscape Medical News
In the first placebo-controlled study of vaporized cannabis for acute migraine, patients report greater relief from pain and other symptoms than those receiving a placebo. Medscape Medical News
Researchers have made progress against ‘the skull challenge,’ getting through barriers that prohibit ultrasound from imaging the brain while a patient is moving. Medscape Medical News
Rapid sodium correction for hyponatremia could lead to the rare condition osmotic demyelination syndrome. Aaron Holley, MD, shares his thoughts on a 2024 study that flips this conventional wisdom. Medscape Critical Care
New FDA-approved tools such as cryoanalgesia, sodium-channel blockers, and stimulators are transforming acute pain care and enabling faster, opioid-free recovery, reports Dr Gary Schwartz. Medscape
As patients increasingly turn to cannabis for chronic pain, clinicians grapple with mixed evidence and a lack of high-quality research to guide treatment. Medscape Medical News
An increased amyloid-β load is not a benign result of aging; it is associated with lower cognitive performance and poor executive function in centenarians, a new study shows. Medscape News UK
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved changing the prescribing information for Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug Kisunla to allow more gradual dosing to lower the risk... Reuters Health Information
Despite marketing claims, no regulatory body approves kratom in Germany, and physicians warn that the safety data are insufficient for clinical support. Medscape News UK
The UK’s drugs regulator has advised healthcare professionals to alert RSV vaccine recipients to Guillain-Barré syndrome symptoms, although the risk remains low. Medscape News UK
Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate.
Oscillopsia is the sensation that the surrounding environment is constantly in motion when it is not. Oscillopsia is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. Read more here.
A preclinical study using cell cultures has found that some antibiotics may help address a genetic mutation associated with forms of early onset dementia.
Brain atrophy can refer to a loss of brain cells or a loss in the number of connections between these cells. In this article, learn about the symptoms of brain atrophy, as well as some causes and treatments.
A new study found a link between inadequate hydration and poorer cognitive functioning, especially in memory and attention tasks — but only in older women.
A new mouse study uses a two-pronged approach to designing a vaccine for dementia. The results are encouraging, and a clinical trial may be on the horizon.
Vasovagal syncope is fainting that occurs in response to a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment here.
The largest prospective study to date to look at sleep and migraine risk using objective measurements of sleep finds an intriguing link between the two.
New research in rats identifies a brain circuit that may explain impulsive eating. The findings may eventually help those who are finding it hard to diet.
Arm numbness has many possible causes, from sleeping on the arm and cutting off the circulation to serious issues, such as a stroke. Learn more about these and other causes here.
The Moro reflex is a normal, involuntary motor response in healthy babies. This article provides more details, including possible triggers and how to calm a baby with Moro reflex.
Dysarthria is a type of speech disorder that occurs due to muscle weakness. Learn about the causes of dysarthria and the available treatment options here.
As middle-aged people age, having more body fat and less muscle may affect their fluid intelligence, says a new study that implicates the immune system.
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