Mark L. Fuerst

Long-term consumption of fruits and vegetables may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time in men.

New research provides insights into migraine with visual aura, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the genetic basis of pediatric migraine.

A large study reveals a quality diet leads to larger brain tissue volumes, suggesting that nutrition has an effect on neurodegeneration via brain structure.

Clinical implications of three new studies on treatments that may increase risk of-or mitigate harm from-stroke in older patients.

Can treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism help diminish frequency and severity of migraines? This study suggests that levothyroxine can do both.

Can aspirin improve exercise endurance in people with MS? How best to treat children with MOG-Ab associated disease? What factors increase MS susceptibility?

Clinically useful Insights on multiple sclerosis culled from 3 presentations at the 7th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS conference are briefly summarized here.

Two new studies shed light on risk factors for stroke and MI, and a third suggests neurologic use s for Zolpidem that don’t involve treating insomnia.

Too many-or too few-pounds-could be a factor in migraine pathogenesis. Details here.

New studies shed light on the potential role of monoclonal antibodies in migraine prophylaxis and in Parkinson disease and on a common genetic pathway shared by PD and autoimmune diseases.

Research includes impact of body weight on migraine risk, effect of sleep on MS relapse, and side effects of statins in stroke survivors.

Studies include stroke risk with epilepsy, genetic predisposition for ischemic stroke, and dysphagia screening in stroke patients.

Studies also include stem cell transplantation for treatment-refractory MS and aspirin use for headache to lessen the need for rescue medication.

Three new studies explore preventing secondary stroke, a potential biomarker for MS prediction, and a link between vitamin D and headache.

Orthostatic hypotension’s effect on cognition in Parkinson disease, testing patients with epilepsy who can drive safely, and carotid web are covered.

Three new studies look at stroke and the impact of folic acid, music therapy, and air pollution.

Studies include a potential test for MS, a link between headaches and hypothyroidism, and a risk prediction scale for stroke patients.

Three new multiple sclerosis studies show the promise of two drugs, amiselimod and alemtuzumab, as treatments and one, arbaclofen, for spasticity.

New research covers treating MS early, identifying those at risk for AED-induced psychosis, & selecting a drug for epilepsy patients with migraines.

Recent neurological studies outline a link between TBI and Parkinson disease, discuss neuroimaging to predict recovery, and warn against DIY tDCS.

Three studies regarding stroke look at blood pressure trajectories, use of occlusion, and the advantage of conscious sedation over general anesthesia.

Neurologic conditions, such as epilepsy, migraine, and stroke, often have real-world consequences, such as those described in three new studies.

Three new studies on multiple sclerosis discuss potential ways to prevent the development of cognitive problems, or the development of the disease.

Risk factors regarding MS, including genetic research findings and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy while taking natalizumab, are discussed.

Neuropsychological deficits often remain undiscovered during routine clinical examinations of multiple sclerosis patients due to time constraints.

New findings regarding viruses and neuronal cells could provide clues for possible new therapies for MS and Alzheimer disease.

The risks and benefits of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator and endovascular thrombectomy are discussed in the following slides.

The following slides discuss strokes: the role of job stress and the stress doctors feel when treating cryptogenic strokes.

A blood lipid could hold the keys to diagnosing migraines.

Exercise to preserve cognitive function and use of biomarkers to aid rapid diagnosis are two topics covered in the following slides.