Low-Dose Aspirin and the Risk of Intracranial Bleeds
Asleep vs Awake Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease
A study that compared motor and nonmotor outcomes of DBS for Parkinson disease may show promise for patients' quality of life.
Disability After Stroke
A new study with longitudinal follow-up looked at disability trajectories after stroke compared with myocardial infarction.
Concussions in Adolescence and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
A study of over 80,000 patients confirmed another strong reason to prevent young people from repetitive head blows.
Cognitive Change is Predicted by Beta Amyloid and Subjective Belief in Decline
In this video, Dr. Lazzara discusses a new study that identified patients at greatest risk of memory loss and global loss of cognitive function.
Vertebral Artery Stenosis: Medical or Surgical Tx?
A meta-analysis compared medical therapy with medical therapy plus angioplasty for the treatment of symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis.
Acoustic Stimulation, Sleep, and Memory
Patients underwent one night of a sham stimulation followed by pink noise stimulation delivered during slow wave activity.
Cannabis, Stroke, and Heart Failure
An abstract presented at ACC 2017 explored the cardiovascular effects of cannabis use.
New Parkinson Disease Treatment
Patients with Parkinson disease experiencing “off” episodes on levodopa/carbidopa now have another treatment option.
Cognitive Function: Impact of Testosterone Treatment
Did testosterone treatment improve cognitive function and memory in elderly men diagnosed with low testosterone and age-related memory impairment?
Intracranial Hemorrhage with SSRI Use
Is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use associated with an increased risk of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage?
Manganese and Parkinsonism
Is the parkinsonian phenotype seen in welders related to the exposure of manganese-containing welding fumes?
Burnout Among Neurologists
What factors contributed to burnout among your fellow neurologists, and what can you do to reduce your own risk?
Sauna Bathing and Dementia Risk
Although sauna bathing can be beneficial in cardiovascular disease, how does the practice impact dementia and Alzheimer disease?
Run for Better Brain Health
Researchers examined resting-state functional connectivity in 11 male college cross country runners and compared them with age matched non-athletes.
Impact of Marijuana on Cerebral Blood Flow
Could marijuana use increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease?
Potential Source of Stem Cells
Research in a mouse model identified a source of stem cells in the meninges.
Alzheimer Disease: Amyloid Burden & Loneliness
Is loneliness predictive of preclinical Alzheimer disease? Dr. Lazzara discusses a study of cortical amyloid burden and loneliness in older adults.
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Impact of Exercise
Dr. Lazzara reports on a study examining the effects of exercise on the cognitive function of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Do Brain-Training Exercises Work?
Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses a study examining the validity of close to 400 research papers supporting the effectiveness of brain-training programs.
Ischemic Stroke & Thrombectomy: Time to Treat
What is the ideal time frame in which to perform endovascular thrombectomy after large-vessel ischemic stroke?
Promising Alzheimer Antibody-Based Immunotherapy
Dr. Bobby Lazzara reports on a clinical trial of aducanumab, a human monoclonal antibody, in patients with prodromal or mild Alzheimer disease.
Exercise and Cerebral Blood Flow
What happens when athletes stop training for 10 days? Dr. Lazzara discusses a study of resting cerebral blood flow in gray matter and the hippocampus.
BMI and Cortical Amyloid Burden in Elderly
Why is a lower BMI linked to greater dementia risks in the elderly? Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses a recent analysis using the Harvard Aging Brain Study.
Role of Sleep Disturbances in Stroke
Many stroke patients experience sleep disturbances, but are these disorders risk factors of stroke? Dr. Lazzara reports on a recent study.
Does Education Impact Brain Tumor?
In this Medical News Minute, Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses a study of over 4 million people examining socioeconomic status and risk of brain tumor.
Cognitive Decline Reversal in Alzheimer Disease
Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses the first description of reversal of cognitive decline in early Alzheimer disease or its precursors.
Pregnancy Outcomes with Pregabalin Use
In this Medical News Minute, Dr. Bobby Lazzara highlights possible birth defects resulting from women taking pregabalin during pregnancy.
Alzheimer Disease and Chromosome Y
In this Medical News Minute, Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses a recent finding on Alzheimer disease and chromosome Y in men.
Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: How to Treat?
In this Medical News Minute, Dr Bobby Lazzara examines carotid-artery stenting vs. carotid endarterectomy to treat asymptomatic carotid stenosis.