Neurology

The adjuvanted RSV vaccine, in particular, was associated with a 29% reduction in the risk of dementia in the subsequent 18 months, a University of Oxford study found.

Suboptimal adherence with antidementia drugs is associated with poorer clinical outcomes including accelerated disease progression and symptomatology.

Primary care clinicians are generally the first clinical contact for older adults with early signs of dementia. Our survey uncovered 5 primary challenges to being in that role.

The FDA cleared Happy Ring, a wearable device for at-home diagnosis of sleep disorders, enhancing access to vital sleep health solutions.

The superior tolerability and efficacy of the CGRP-targeting atogepant supports recent calls from the AHS to consider the class as first-line preventive therapy for migraine.

Huxley Medical's SANSA home sleep apnea test matched traditional PSG in accuracy and significantly simplifies OSA assessment and diagnosis for patients and HCPs.

New survey finds that most PCPs screen for mild cognitive impairment, but time is an issue, guidelines are few, and low levels of confidence persist.

AUD affects 15 million Americans, with men nearly 2 times more vulnerable to the disease vs women. Are you tracking signs and symptoms in your patients?

Solriamfetol's significant cognitive benefits may be the result of mechanisms operating independently of its wake-promoting effects, study authors suggest.

Authors say their findings support the accumulating evidence that late-life mood disorders may be a prodromal manifestation of dementia vs a risk factor alone.

Cycling and mixed cycling were associated with a reduced risk of all-cause dementia, including of young onset, as well as increased hippocampal volume.

A study reveals low clinician engagement in digital cognitive assessments for dementia in primary care, highlighting workflow and other barriers to early detection.

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For every 10% increase in energy from high-quality carbohydrates, the odds of healthy aging rose by 31%, according to an analysis of data from the Nurse's Health Study.

Senate hearing reveals tensions between scientific consensus and HHS Secretary Kennedy's claims on Alzheimer research funding and priorities.

ESOC 2025: New research reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, urging careful assessment by clinicians.

Adults with early AD who were treated with lecanemab in a specialty memory clinic experienced adverse events comparable to those seen in clinical trials.

The diagnostic is designed to help clinicians determine the likelihood of cerebral β-amyloid plaque deposition, one of the neuropathologic hallmarks of AD.

Any increase in lipoprotein(a) levels was linked to increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke; women and Black adults are most likely to be affected.

Primary care clinicians are on the frontline of detecting early cognitive decline. Help us understand your challenges by taking this short survey.

The new findings are contrary to previous research that found family history of AD increases desire for testing and support the "right not to know."

The only approved DHE nasal powder addresses persistent limitations of existing DHE formulations, including liquid nasal sprays and injectables, Satsuma stated.

Occasional trouble finding a word reflects typical age-related brain changes; the changes that cause a person to refer to a watch as a "hand clock" are not the same.

US adults want to know early on if they have Alzheimer disease, when treatment may slow it, and they are willing to participate in trials of new drugs.