New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism
Drugs modulating the vasopressin pathway explored as agents to modify social behaviors in autism
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Neurology
Patients’ drug costs surge for some neurologic conditions
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Many patients with neurologic disorders like multiple...
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April 2019 Briefing – Neurology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Poor Olfaction Tied to Elevated Long-Term Mortality in […]
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Poll: Americans Among Most Stressed People in the World
Younger and poorer Americans driving new highs for reports of stress, worry, anger
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Sleepy athletes may face higher concussion risk
By Manas Mishra (Reuters Health) – College athletes may face a higher risk for sport-related...
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Gaming associated with impaired social skills for some girls, but not boys
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Playing video games may not necessarily impair...
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Novartis mulling $1.5 mln-$5 mln price range for SMA gene therapy
ZURICH (Reuters) – Novartis Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan said on Wednesday that the Swiss...
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Obesity May Impact the Form and Structure of the Brain
Gender appears to be a modifier of the link between fat percentage and the size of specific brain structures
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Voice analysis software may help diagnose PTSD in veterans
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Voice analysis software can help detect post-traumatic...
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Perinatal Complications Tied to Childhood Social Anxiety
Perinatal birth complications associated with childhood social anxiety symptoms and behavioral inhibition
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Hearing loss tied to increased risk for depression
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Older adults with hearing loss may be more likely than...
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Pleasant smells may curb cigarette cravings
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Smokers may find cigarettes easier to resist when they...
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Stroke Hospitalizations Down in Black, White Medicare Enrollees
Black men and women have experienced greater improvements in 30-day poststroke mortality
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FDA OKs Brain Stimulator for Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a cranial electrotherapy stimulator...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Prenatal Insomnia
Women in CBT group had greater reductions in insomnia severity, were likely to have remission
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Low Scam Awareness May Indicate Alzheimer Risk in Seniors
Increased risk for Alzheimer dementia, mild cognitive impairment seen with low scam awareness in seniors
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Financial scam victims have higher risk of Alzheimer’s
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Older adults who are victims of financial scams may be...
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AEDs Tied to Higher Pneumonia Risk in Alzheimer Patients
Risk for pneumonia highest within first month of antiepileptic drug use but persists through two years
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Organic Solvents & Multiple Sclerosis Susceptibility
Previous research indicates that multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic...
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Mindfulness Yoga Aids Patients With Parkinson Disease
Effects similar to those of stretching and resistance training for motor dysfunction, mobility
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