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‘Robust’ increase in tics during the pandemic explained?
Approximately 85% of teens surveyed said their tic frequency worsened during COVID.
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PTSD symptoms common in families of COVID-19 patients
Fear may be at the heart of the “psycho-trauma” experienced by family members of COVID-19 patients, said Dr. Elie Azoulay.
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More evidence links MI to cognitive decline over time
Researchers are increasingly recognizing the vascular contribution to cognitive impairment. This could involve “silent” or subclinical strokes...
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Stroke risk is highest right after COVID infection
The study highlights the impact COVID-19 has on the cardiovascular system.
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Tenecteplase for stroke linked to reduced ICH risk
The rate of symptomatic hemorrhage after getting a thrombolytic is half that with tenecteplase than with alteplase.
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Is mild cognitive impairment reversible?
In “this study of highly educated, older women,” transitions from mild cognitive impairment to normal cognition “were about equally common” as...
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New stroke risk score developed for COVID patients
The user-friendly score represents a step forward but also points to the need to better risk-stratify patients for this complex, expensive, and...
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Strep infection and tics in children: new data
If preteens present with a new-onset tic condition, “they’re unlikely to have it as a result of a group A streptococcal throat infection.”
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Chronic marijuana use linked to recurrent stroke
“It’s essential to raise awareness among young adults about the impact of chronic habitual use of marijuana, especially if they have established...
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Motor function restored in three men after complete paralysis from spinal cord injury
A system developed specifically for spinal cord injuries enabled three men with complete paralysis to stand, walk, cycle, swim, and move their...
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Drinking a risk factor for epilepsy?
“Further large cohort studies of the general population are required to assert a definite causal relationship between alcohol consumption and...
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Dietary fat tied to better cognition in older adults
The study provides important “pieces of the puzzle” of the diet and cognition connection, but the results aren’t “ready for prime time.”
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Berries, red wine linked to lower mortality in Parkinson’s disease
“Certain flavonoids, for example, anthocyanins, have been shown to exert antiapoptosis effects and protect cognition and motor functions.”
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COVID brain fog is a ‘true neurologic condition’
CSF abnormalities and other risk factors, including diabetes and hypertension, were present in individuals with mild COVID-19 experiencing...
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Stabilizing circadian rhythm tied to lower suicide risk in bipolar disorder
The therapeutic approach “could be adjunctive to further improve symptoms and reduce risk,” said Dr. Hilary P. Blumberg.