Does Metformin Increase Dementia Risk?
Jun 26, 2017
Here is evidence that metformin, especially at high doses and for long periods, is associated with increased risk for neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.
Slideshows
Update on Migraine and Parkinson Disease: 3 New Studies
Jun 22, 2017
New studies shed light on the potential role of monoclonal antibodies in migraine prophylaxis and in Parkinson disease and on a common genetic pathway shared by PD and autoimmune diseases.
Are We Overdiagnosing ADHD?
Jun 20, 2017
How best ensure an accurate ADHD diagnosis in the absence of an established gold-standard or neuroimaging test or biomarker?
New Insights About Accelerated Long-Term Forgetting in Epilepsy
Jun 14, 2017
Here’s evidence that ALF may be an important memory disorder in subgroups of patients with epilepsy.
How Common Is Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy?
Jun 14, 2017
Here is new evidence that the incidence of SUDEP is higher than expected in boys, people with psychiatric comorbidities, and other groups. Details here.
Migraine and Ischemic Stroke: Atherosclerosis Link?
Jun 14, 2017
Does cerebrovascular atherosclerosis explain the connection between migraine and vascular diseases?
4 Neurology Apps to Share With Your Patients
Jun 8, 2017
These mobile apps provide tools to record medication details and reminders, first aid instructions, step-by-step recovery guides, and other topics of concern for you and your patient.
Neurological Disorders: Language & Behavior Issues
May 22, 2017
Studies discussed include neuropsychiatric symptoms leading to mild cognitive impairment and gesture comprehension and language in children with autism.
Aging and Dementia: AAN 2017
May 17, 2017
Studies examined the impact of blood pressure trajectories on dementia risk and explored the relationship between sleep apnea and Aβ accumulations.
Interesting Neuro: Stroke Warning & Cluster Headache
May 15, 2017
May news includes ground-breaking FDA approvals, predictions of Alzheimer disease, and a possible biomarker for mild traumatic brain injury.
