Neurology – Page 6

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease Mortality: Insights from a National Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/07/2025

Higher adherence to an anti-inflammatory diet is linked to lower all-cause mortality and a trend toward reduced Alzheimer's disease mortality, particularly among men and non-Hispanic Whites, highlighting dietary modification as a potential strategy to mitigate neuroinflammation and AD risk.

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Cerebral Embolic Protection Fails to Preserve Cognitive Function After TAVI: Insights from the BHF PROTECT-TAVI Trial

By MedXY 09/06/2025

The BHF PROTECT-TAVI randomized trial reveals that cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices do not prevent cognitive decline following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), challenging assumptions about their neuroprotective benefits.

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Genotype-Specific Metabolic Insights and Mediterranean Diet Impact on Dementia Risk and Cognitive Health

By MedXY 09/04/2025

This article explores how genetic variants, plasma metabolites, and Mediterranean diet adherence interplay in modulating dementia risk and cognitive function, highlighting precision nutrition approaches for Alzheimer’s disease prevention.

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Precision Nutrition: Can the Mediterranean Diet Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk in APOE4 Carriers?

By MedXY 09/04/2025

A large prospective study reveals that adherence to a Mediterranean diet significantly lowers dementia risk, especially in individuals carrying two copies of the APOE4 gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting the potential of genetics-informed dietary strategies.

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Unraveling the Gut–Brain Connection: Tau Propagation via the Vagus Nerve in Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 09/04/2025

Recent research reveals that pathological tau can propagate from the brain to the colon through the vagal efferent pathway in Alzheimer's disease, supporting a novel brain-to-gut axis involvement in disease progression and gut function impairment.

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Distinct Small Vessel Disease Phenotype Linked to Monoallelic NOTCH3 Loss-of-Function Variants: Differentiation from CADASIL and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 09/04/2025

Monoallelic NOTCH3 loss-of-function variants cause a subclinical small vessel disease distinct from CADASIL, with white matter changes but lower stroke risk; cardiovascular risk factors and aging exacerbate the phenotype.

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Blood Test Breakthrough: Detecting ALS Over a Decade Before Symptoms Emerge

By MedXY 09/04/2025

New research identifies a protein signature in blood that detects ALS years before symptoms, challenging previous perceptions and offering hope for early diagnosis and intervention.

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Impact of Screening and Care for Emotional and Cognitive Problems on Post-Ischemic Stroke Outcomes: Insights from a Dutch Multicenter Cluster-Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/04/2025

A multicenter trial assessing emotional and cognitive screening post-ischemic stroke found no improvement in societal participation at 1 year, though modest early benefits in anxiety and quality of life were noted.

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Extending the Therapeutic Window: Alteplase Use 4.5 to 24 Hours After Ischemic Stroke in the HOPE Trial

By MedXY 09/03/2025

The HOPE trial demonstrates that intravenous alteplase administered 4.5 to 24 hours after ischemic stroke onset improves functional independence in patients with salvageable brain tissue, despite increased risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.

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FDA Approves Subcutaneous Lecanemab for Maintenance Treatment in Early Alzheimer’s Disease: A Step Toward More Accessible Care

By MedXY 09/02/2025

The FDA has approved a subcutaneous form of lecanemab for maintenance therapy in early Alzheimer’s, offering similar clinical benefits to IV dosing with improved convenience and safety, potentially transforming patient care delivery.

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ADHD Drugmakers Double Marketing Spending to Clinicians: Implications for Prescribing and Patient Care

By MedXY 09/01/2025

Pharmaceutical companies have significantly increased marketing payments to clinicians for ADHD medications, particularly targeting advanced practice clinicians. The impact of this trend on prescribing patterns and clinical benefits remains to be fully understood.

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Delayed Seizure Control in Focal Epilepsy: Insights from the Human Epilepsy Project

By MedXY 09/01/2025

New data reveal many patients with focal epilepsy experience seizures beyond the first treatment year, with nearly a quarter developing resistance to antiseizure medications, underscoring the need for optimized treatment strategies.

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Microplastics in Our Brains: The Invisible Threat We Can’t Ignore

By MedXY 08/31/2025

Recent studies reveal alarming accumulation of microplastics in human brains, urging urgent research to understand health risks. Microplastics infiltrate the body through daily exposure, potentially impairing brain function and health.

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How Phones and Computers Can Protect Your Brain Against Dementia: Debunking the Digital Dementia Myth

By MedXY 08/31/2025

A groundbreaking meta-analysis reveals that digital technology use lowers dementia risk and slows cognitive decline in adults over 50, highlighting digital tools as vital cognitive protectors rather than risks.

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Why Do Phantom Limb Pains Persist? New Brain Imaging Research Offers Crucial Insights

By MedXY 08/31/2025

New research reveals that the brain's representation of lost limbs remains stable after amputation, challenging long-held beliefs and paving the way for improved treatments for phantom limb pain and advanced neuroprosthetics.

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Cardiorespiratory Exercise Enhances Cognitive Function After Ischemic Stroke: Insights from the PISCES-ZODIAC Trial

By MedXY 08/31/2025

An 8-week cardiorespiratory exercise program initiated 2 months after ischemic stroke improved cognitive performance at 12 months, despite no significant preservation of hippocampal volume compared with control. The intervention was safe and feasible, offering promising avenues for poststroke cognitive care.

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Unraveling the Link Between Gastrointestinal Disorders and Sleep Problems: The Role of Depression

By MedXY 08/31/2025

This article explores how gastrointestinal diseases are linked to sleep disturbances, highlighting depression as a partial mediator and emphasizing the importance of addressing both gut and psychological health to improve sleep quality.

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Metabolic Syndrome Increases Parkinson’s Disease Risk: Implications for Clinical Practice and Prevention

By MedXY 08/30/2025

A large cohort study reveals that metabolic syndrome significantly raises Parkinson’s disease risk by 39%, with even greater risk in genetically predisposed individuals, highlighting the importance of metabolic health management in PD prevention.

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Low-Dose Caffeine Boosts Cognitive Function but Not Physical Performance in Fatigued Taekwondo Athletes: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial

By MedXY 08/30/2025

A 200 mg caffeine dose enhances cognitive processing by reducing brain fatigue markers without improving physical performance in fatigued Taekwondo athletes. The findings underscore caffeine's selective benefit on mental function over physical agility post-fatigue.

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A Caffeine and Theacrine Combination Enhances Cognitive Performance in Tactical Personnel Under Physical Fatigue

By MedXY 08/30/2025

Combining caffeine with theacrine improves cognitive and physical performance in tactical personnel during physically fatiguing conditions, offering benefits beyond caffeine alone and reducing common side effects.