A sham-controlled trial strengthens the evidence that transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation is safe and effective for treating chronic insomnia. Medscape Medical News
Family history of mental illness is linked to aggression, especially in midlife, in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
And for the rest of us, what can we learn from the unique skill of a cabbie that confers this benefit? Dr F Perry Wilson reveals the secret in this week’s Impact Factor. Medscape
Newer glucose-lowering drugs reduce the risk for late-onset seizures and epilepsy by 24%, with GLP-1 RAs cutting the risk by 33%, new research showed. Medscape Medical News
A new study found that both new and follow-up patients, when examined, are evaluated efficiently, although many are not examined at all. Medscape Medical News
Dr Michelle Melisko discusses the challenging aspects involved in decision-making around screening for brain metastasis in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Medscape Oncology
The prevalence of multiple psychiatric comorbidities is significantly higher in people with epilepsy than in those without the condition, a new meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News
Paxneury and Tuzulby should be granted Europe-wide marketing authorizations for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity, the medicines regulator said. Medscape Medical News
Cardiologists Michelle O’Donoghue and Stephen Nicholls discuss the status of drugs in development that target lipoprotein (a) including recent data from the American Heart Association meeting. theheart.org on Medscape
Prices of brand-name anti-seizure medications almost doubled over a recent 10-year period, whereas prices of generic versions decreased. Medscape Medical News
Deep brain stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus improves walking and promotes recovery in patients with spinal cord injury, new research showed. Medscape Medical News
The different associations of standing hypertension and systolic orthostatic increases in BP with CVD raises concerns about combining the two in a single definition for orthostatic hypertension. Medscape Medical News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has directed private insurers providing Medicare Advantage plans to cover Biogen's amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug... Reuters Health Information
Preventing migraine chronification and medication overuse headache requires decreasing the number of migraine attacks and prompt acute care as needed, thereby avoiding medication underuse headache. Medscape Medical News
Only about 27% of patients newly diagnosed with focal epilepsy are seizure-free on initial anti-seizure medications, new research suggested. Medscape Medical News
Cardiologist John Mandrola reviews his top 10 stories in 2024 covering beta-blockers, GLP-1s, finerenone, Impella, pulsed field ablation, tricuspid intervention, and a potential renaming of STEMI. theheart.org on Medscape
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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