Neurology | Page 19 of 81 | Links Medicus Content Curation & Alerts in Medicine

Cohort Study | Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s.

1 Aug, 2022 | 11:49h | UTC

News Release: Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s – University of Chicago Medical Center

Original Study: Rapid olfactory decline during aging predicts dementia and GMV loss in AD brain regions – Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Cohort Study | Analysis of prescriptions for dual antiplatelet therapy after acute ischemic stroke.

29 Jul, 2022 | 12:20h | UTC

Analysis of Prescriptions for Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Acute Ischemic Stroke – JAMA Network Open

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for acute high risk transient ischaemic attack and minor ischaemic stroke – The BMJ

Multiple versus fewer antiplatelet agents for preventing early recurrence after ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack – Cochrane Library

2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – Stroke

Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Versus Aspirin in Patients With Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Stroke

Efficacy and Safety of Using Dual Versus Monotherapy Antiplatelet Agents in Secondary Stroke Prevention: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials – Circulation

Commentary on Twitter

In this cohort study, dual antiplatelet of aspirin and clopidogrel was underused in patients with minor ischemic stroke and potentially overused in non-minor ischemic stroke, with substantial hospital variations. https://t.co/rZeGbMgF1E

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 28, 2022

Perspective | Climbing melatonin use for insomnia raises safety concerns.

28 Jul, 2022 | 13:24h | UTC

Climbing Melatonin Use for Insomnia Raises Safety Concerns – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Cohort Study | Physical and mental activity, disease susceptibility, and risk of dementia.

28 Jul, 2022 | 13:22h | UTC

Physical and Mental Activity, Disease Susceptibility, and Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study Based on UK Biobank – Neurology

News Release: Study: Chores, exercise, and social visits linked to lower risk of dementia – American Academy of Neurology

Cohort Study | Association of ultraprocessed food consumption with risk of dementia.

28 Jul, 2022 | 13:10h | UTC

Association of Ultraprocessed Food Consumption With Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Cohort – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Dementia Risk Climbs With Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods — Swapping out ultra-processed for unprocessed or minimally processed foods can lower risk sharply – MedPage Today (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Cohort Study | Association of cerebrospinal fluid neurofilament heavy protein levels with clinical progression in patients with Parkinson disease.

27 Jul, 2022 | 11:58h | UTC

Association of Cerebrospinal Fluid Neurofilament Heavy Protein Levels With Clinical Progression in Patients With Parkinson Disease – JAMA Network Open

Cohort Study | Laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis and risk of incident stroke.

26 Jul, 2022 | 13:25h | UTC

Laparoscopically Confirmed Endometriosis and Risk of Incident Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study – Stroke (free for a limited period)

News Release: Women with endometriosis may have higher risk of stroke – American Heart Association

Commentary: Endometriosis Linked to Greater Risk for Stroke – HealthDay

Commentary on Twitter

Just Published in #Stroke: Laparoscopically Confirmed Endometriosis and Risk of Incident Stroke: A Prospective Cohort Study @l_farland #AHAJournals https://t.co/e2gYhwtO9X pic.twitter.com/dOykgstzN3

— Stroke AHA/ASA (@StrokeAHA_ASA) July 21, 2022

Consensus on magnetic resonance imaging of endolymphatic hydrops in patients with suspected hydropic ear disease (Meniere).

26 Jul, 2022 | 12:40h | UTC

Consensus on MR Imaging of Endolymphatic Hydrops in Patients With Suspected Hydropic Ear Disease (Meniere) – Frontiers in Surgery

Editorial: Editorial: Hydropic Ear Disease: Imaging and Functional Evaluation – Frontiers in Surgery

Commentary: Guidance Issued for MR Imaging of Endolymphatic Hydrops – HealthDay

Cohort Study | Polygenic risk, midlife life’s simple 7, and lifetime risk of stroke.

26 Jul, 2022 | 12:38h | UTC

Polygenic Risk, Midlife Life’s Simple 7, and Lifetime Risk of Stroke – Journal of the American Heart Association

News Release: A healthy lifestyle can offset a high genetic risk for stroke – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Commentary: Lifetime Risk for Stroke Varies With Genetic Risk, Cardiovascular Health – HealthDay

Multidisciplinary guidelines for diagnosis and referral in cerebral visual impairment.

25 Jul, 2022 | 12:57h | UTC

The Multidisciplinary Guidelines for Diagnosis and Referral in Cerebral Visual Impairment – Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

M-A | Antihistamines are better than benzodiazepines for symptomatic control in patients with acute vertigo.

25 Jul, 2022 | 12:52h | UTC

Efficacy of Benzodiazepines or Antihistamines for Patients With Acute Vertigo: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Antihistamines Appear More Effective Than Benzodiazepines for Acute Vertigo, Meta-Analysis Finds – NeurologyToday

Commentary on Twitter

Study found #benzodiazepines were inferior to #antihistamines for immediate relief of acute #vertigo. Benzodiazepine use is not supported by randomized controlled data for improvement in any outcomes related to acute vertigo. https://t.co/e9NQ1hFMIK

— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) July 18, 2022

M-A | Worldwide occurrence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders and its associated factors.

22 Jul, 2022 | 11:30h | UTC

Worldwide Occurrence of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders and Its Associated Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Frontiers in Psychiatry

Comprehensive review finds little evidence that depression is caused by an imbalance of serotonin in the brain.

21 Jul, 2022 | 13:29h | UTC

The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence – Molecular Psychiatry

News Release: No evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, finds comprehensive review – University College London

Commentary from the authors: Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain – new study – The Conversation

Other commentaries:

Expert reaction to a review paper on the ‘serotonin theory of depression’ – Science Media Centre

Little evidence that chemical imbalance causes depression, UCL scientists find – The Guardian

Systematic Review | Type of anesthesia for acute ischemic stroke endovascular treatment.

21 Jul, 2022 | 13:06h | UTC

Type of anaesthesia for acute ischaemic stroke endovascular treatment – Cochrane Library

Commentary: Does the type of anaesthesia for recanalisation therapies for acute ischaemic stroke affect patient outcomes? – Cochrane Library

M-A | Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on poststroke dysphagia.

21 Jul, 2022 | 12:49h | UTC

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Poststroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Guideline | Neurological manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome.

20 Jul, 2022 | 12:18h | UTC

Neurological manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome S1-guideline of the German society of neurology – Neurological Research and Practice

AAP Policy Statement | Vision and concussion: symptoms, signs, evaluation, and treatment.

20 Jul, 2022 | 12:14h | UTC

Vision and Concussion: Symptoms, Signs, Evaluation, and Treatment – Pediatrics

News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Joins Ophthalmology Organizations to Provide Guidance to Pediatricians on Vision Disorders Following a Concussion – American Academy of Pediatrics

Commentary: Guidance Issued for Managing Visual Disorders After Pediatric Concussion – HealthDay

M-A | Associations of multidomain interventions with improvements in cognition in mild cognitive impairment.

20 Jul, 2022 | 11:57h | UTC

Associations of Multidomain Interventions With Improvements in Cognition in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open

Commentary on Twitter

https://twitter.com/JAMANetworkOpen/status/1521519957867212805

Systematic Review | Stimulant and non‐stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy.

19 Jul, 2022 | 13:24h | UTC

Stimulant and non‐stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy – Cochrane Library

Summary: Stimulant and non-stimulant drug therapy for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and epilepsy – Cochrane Library

Nutrition state of science and dementia prevention.

19 Jul, 2022 | 13:11h | UTC

Nutrition state of science and dementia prevention: recommendations of the Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Working Group – The Lancet Health Longevity

Commentary: Improving research on diet and dementia – Keck School of Medicine of USC

Cross Sectional Study | Variation in population attributable fraction of dementia associated with potentially modifiable risk factors by race and ethnicity in the US.

19 Jul, 2022 | 13:08h | UTC

Variation in Population Attributable Fraction of Dementia Associated With Potentially Modifiable Risk Factors by Race and Ethnicity in the US – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries:

12 Risk Factors Linked to Dementia Could Be Modified, Reduce US Cases by 400,000 – HCP Live

Hypertension, obesity, physical inactivity among highest risk factors for dementia – Healio

Commentary on Twitter

Number of people w/dementia is growing worldwide; this article identifies 12 modifiable risk factors accounting for~ 40% of people w/dementia. Hypertension most imp, followed by obesity and physical inactivity. https://t.co/mD5lrqZTyf @JAMANetworkOpen Kudos @PLutsey & team. pic.twitter.com/LG5LjFHqV6

— Harlan Krumholz (@hmkyale) July 7, 2022

In this cross-sectional study, a large fraction of dementia cases in the US were associated with potentially modifiable risk factors, especially for Black and Hispanic individuals. https://t.co/v6g2HPNLpR

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 6, 2022

Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, sex, and year | A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020.

18 Jul, 2022 | 11:39h | UTC

Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, sex, and year: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020 – The Lancet

News Release: Alcohol consumption carries significant health risks and no benefits for young people; some older adults may benefit from drinking a small amount of alcohol – Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Commentaries:

Alcohol is never good for people under 40, global study finds – The Guardian

Global study finds surprising results for alcohol consumption – CNN

No alcohol safe to drink, global study confirms – BBC

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

New #GBDStudy suggests alcohol consumption carries significant health risks and no benefits for young people; some older adults may benefit from drinking a small amount.

Find out more: https://t.co/nn3V68KNIX @IHME_UW pic.twitter.com/i5wz2AR94w

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) July 14, 2022