Newswise Curated News Channel: Neurology (journal)

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.

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.

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.

Guideline Issued for People with Epilepsy Who May Become Pregnant

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

A new guideline has been issued to help neurologists and other clinicians determine the best antiseizure medications for people with epilepsy who may become pregnant.

Study: Neuropathy Very Common, Underdiagnosed

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

Neuropathy, the nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands and can eventually lead to falls, infection and even amputation, is very common and underdiagnosed, according to a study published in the May 8, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Nonmotor Seizures May Be Missed in Children, Teens

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 01 May 2024 16:00:00 EST

Children and teens may experience nonmotor seizures for months or years before being seen in an emergency department for a more obvious seizure that includes convulsions, according to a study published in the May 1, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

For Immigrants to Canada, Risk of MS Increases with Proportion of Life Spent There

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

Immigrants to Canada who have spent a greater proportion of their lives in Canada have a greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than people who have spent a smaller proportion of their lives there, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that an increased proportion of life in Canada causes MS; it only shows an association.

Does Using Your Brain More at Work Help Ward Off Thinking, Memory Problems?

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

The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study published in the April 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

More than Half a Million Global Stroke Deaths May Be Tied to Climate Change

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

A changing climate may be linked to growing death and disability from stroke in regions around the world, according to a study published in the April 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:05:07 EST

A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure status.

Earlier Menopause Plus High Cardiovascular Risk May Lead to Cognitive Problems Later

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

Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the April 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In this study, earlier menopause is defined as occurring before age 49.

Could AI Play a Role in Locating Damage to the Brain After Stroke?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:00:00 EST

Artificial intelligence (AI) may serve as a future tool for neurologists to help locate where in the brain a stroke occurred. In a new study, AI processed text from health histories and neurologic examinations to locate lesions in the brain. The study, which looked specifically at the large language model called generative pre-trained transformer 4 (GPT-4), is published in the March 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r) Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Is the Burden of Neurologic Disease Higher After Influenza or COVID-19?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:00:00 EST

People who have an influenza infection are more likely to need medical care for neurologic disorders within the next year than people who have a COVID-19 infection, according to a study published in the March 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Blast-related concussions linked to higher Alzheimer's risk

University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:05:36 EST

"While our research does not prove that veterans who experienced these injuries will develop Alzheimer's disease, it raises the possibility that they may be on a pathway leading to dementia," said Dr. Ge Li, the paper's first author and an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at UW Medicine.

Do Astronauts Experience "Space Headaches"?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:00:00 EST

Space travel and zero gravity can take a toll on the body. A new study has found that astronauts with no prior history of headaches may experience migraine and tension-type headaches during long-haul space flight, which includes more than 10 days in space. The study was published in the March 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Do Veterans Who Experience Concussions Have an Increased Risk of Alzheimer's?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 EST

Middle-age veterans who experienced concussions due to blasts from explosive devices may have biomarkers in their spinal fluid similar to people who develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the March 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.