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Acupuncture affects experimental dental pain

22 Aug 2020

Acupoint specificity does not seem to be an important factor in reducing dental pain, a recent randomized cross-over trial has shown.

Acupuncture affects experimental dental pain

22 Aug 2020

Eptinezumab improves outcomes, lowers medication use in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache

21 Aug 2020 by

In patients diagnosed with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache (MOH), treatment with eptinezumab led to improved patient-reported outcomes, fewer migraine days, and a reduction in acute medication use, according to subgroup analyses of the PROMISE-2* trial presented at AHS 2020.

Eptinezumab improves outcomes, lowers medication use in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache

21 Aug 2020

Some antihypertensive meds tied to lower dementia risk

20 Aug 2020 by

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the Netherlands.

Some antihypertensive meds tied to lower dementia risk

20 Aug 2020

Pimavanserin may cut symptoms of dementia-related psychosis

20 Aug 2020 by

Use of the antipsychotic drug pimavanserin led to a substantial reduction in psychosis symptoms in individuals with dementia regardless of severity or subtype, according to the results of the HARMONY trial presented at AAIC 2020.

Pimavanserin may cut symptoms of dementia-related psychosis

20 Aug 2020

Dairy intake does not mitigate bone loss in women going through menopause

20 Aug 2020

Dairy consumption appears to do little for women entering the menopausal transition, neither helping preserve bone mineral density (BMD) nor preventing fractures, according to a study.

Dairy intake does not mitigate bone loss in women going through menopause

20 Aug 2020

Plasma P-tau217: Potential biomarker for Alzheimer's?

19 Aug 2020 by

A new blood test for plasma P-tau217* accurately differentiates Alzheimer's disease (AD) from other neurodegenerative diseases — showing promise as a blood-based biomarker for early detection of AD, according to a study presented at the AAIC 2020 Meeting.

Plasma P-tau217: Potential biomarker for Alzheimer's?

19 Aug 2020

Ankylosing spondylitis patients may be at risk of developing dementia

19 Aug 2020

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) appears to convey about a 20-percent increased risk of developing dementia, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ankylosing spondylitis patients may be at risk of developing dementia

19 Aug 2020

Pain intensity, interference tied to physical, psychosocial impairments in teens with burns

18 Aug 2020

In adolescents with burn injuries, pain intensity and interference appear to be associated with physical and psychosocial impairments, a recent study has found.

Pain intensity, interference tied to physical, psychosocial impairments in teens with burns

18 Aug 2020

Flu, pneumococcal vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

17 Aug 2020 by

Regular influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations may help stave off the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to two studies presented at AAIC 2020.

Flu, pneumococcal vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

17 Aug 2020

Drug-resistant epilepsy in women: Making the case for surgery before pregnancy

17 Aug 2020 by

For women with drug‐resistant focal epilepsy planning to conceive, undergoing surgery prior to pregnancy is the best option, with outcomes being more favourable than choosing to defer the procedure until after giving birth or opting for pharmacotherapeutic management, a study suggests.

Drug-resistant epilepsy in women: Making the case for surgery before pregnancy

17 Aug 2020

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Acupuncture affects experimental dental pain

Acupuncture affects experimental dental pain

Eptinezumab improves outcomes, lowers medication use in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache

Eptinezumab improves outcomes, lowers medication use in patients with chronic migraine and medication-overuse headache

Some antihypertensive meds tied to lower dementia risk

Some antihypertensive meds tied to lower dementia risk

Pimavanserin may cut symptoms of dementia-related psychosis

Pimavanserin may cut symptoms of dementia-related psychosis

Dairy intake does not mitigate bone loss in women going through menopause

Dairy intake does not mitigate bone loss in women going through menopause

Plasma P-tau217: Potential biomarker for Alzheimer's?

Plasma P-tau217: Potential biomarker for Alzheimer's?

Ankylosing spondylitis patients may be at risk of developing dementia

Ankylosing spondylitis patients may be at risk of developing dementia

Pain intensity, interference tied to physical, psychosocial impairments in teens with burns

Pain intensity, interference tied to physical, psychosocial impairments in teens with burns

Flu, pneumococcal vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Flu, pneumococcal vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Drug-resistant epilepsy in women: Making the case for surgery before pregnancy

Drug-resistant epilepsy in women: Making the case for surgery before pregnancy