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Pimavanserin for dementia-related psychosis: to continue or not?

01 Oct 2021 by

In individuals with dementia-related psychosis (DRP) who had a response to the oral 5-HT2A* inverse agonist and antagonist pimavanserin, an atypical antipsychotic agent, the risk of relapse was lower among those who continued the drug vs those who stopped it, the phase III HARMONY trial suggests.

Pimavanserin for dementia-related psychosis: to continue or not?

01 Oct 2021

Blood pressure variability implicated in dementia risk

01 Oct 2021

Individuals with higher blood pressure (BP) variability are at increased risk of developing probable dementia despite good BP control, according to a post hoc analysis of the SPRINT MIND* trial.

Blood pressure variability implicated in dementia risk

01 Oct 2021

Some children in need of neurodevelopmental review after picornavirus CNS infection

30 Sep 2021

A parent-administered assessment of children with a history of early picornavirus infection of the central nervous system (CNS) has identified a subgroup that needs formal neurodevelopmental review, reports a recent study.

Some children in need of neurodevelopmental review after picornavirus CNS infection

30 Sep 2021

Long-term risk of anticoagulant-related bleeding high in patients with first unprovoked VTE

26 Sep 2021

There appears to be substantial long-term risks and consequences of anticoagulant-related major bleeding in patients with a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE), suggests a recent study.

Long-term risk of anticoagulant-related bleeding high in patients with first unprovoked VTE

26 Sep 2021

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

24 Sep 2021

Individuals with types 1 (T1D) and 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus who adhere to a Mediterranean dietary pattern are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and microvascular complications, including diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, a study has found.

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

24 Sep 2021

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

23 Sep 2021 by

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has revealed that about one in three adults with cerebral palsy are hypertensive, which stresses the importance of clinical screening for blood pressure (BP) in these individuals beginning in young adulthood.

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

23 Sep 2021

Healthy dietary habits help prevent cognitive decline with ageing

21 Sep 2021

A healthy diet, defined by adherence to either the Mediterranean diet, the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, or Dutch Health Council dietary guidelines, is predictive of better cognitive function and slower cognitive decline with ageing from middle age onward, a study has shown.

Healthy dietary habits help prevent cognitive decline with ageing

21 Sep 2021

Wearable sensors detect mild gait disturbances in early multiple sclerosis

21 Sep 2021 by

Wearable inertial sensors can detect gait disturbances with high sensitivity even during the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), where established clinical global scales may miss slight deviations in gait, according to a recent study.

Wearable sensors detect mild gait disturbances in early multiple sclerosis

21 Sep 2021

$Oxcarbazepine tied to increased risk of fragility fracture in children$

Oxcarbazepine tied to increased risk of fragility fracture in children

21 Sep 2021

In the treatment of children with epilepsy, oxcarbazepine (OXC), but not levetiracetam (LEV), appears to contribute to a higher risk of fragility fracture, a study has found.

Oxcarbazepine tied to increased risk of fragility fracture in children

21 Sep 2021

Salt substitute may slash stroke risk

20 Sep 2021 by

Swapping regular salt for a reduced-sodium salt substitute may cut stroke, major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE)*, and death rates in individuals with a risk of stroke, according to results of the SSaSS** trial.

Salt substitute may slash stroke risk

20 Sep 2021

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Pimavanserin for dementia-related psychosis: to continue or not?

Pimavanserin for dementia-related psychosis: to continue or not?

Blood pressure variability implicated in dementia risk

Blood pressure variability implicated in dementia risk

Some children in need of neurodevelopmental review after picornavirus CNS infection

Some children in need of neurodevelopmental review after picornavirus CNS infection

Long-term risk of anticoagulant-related bleeding high in patients with first unprovoked VTE

Long-term risk of anticoagulant-related bleeding high in patients with first unprovoked VTE

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

Mediterranean diet helps prevent CVD, microvascular complications in diabetes

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

Hypertension not uncommon in adults with cerebral palsy

Healthy dietary habits help prevent cognitive decline with ageing

Healthy dietary habits help prevent cognitive decline with ageing

Wearable sensors detect mild gait disturbances in early multiple sclerosis

Wearable sensors detect mild gait disturbances in early multiple sclerosis

Oxcarbazepine tied to increased risk of fragility fracture in children

Oxcarbazepine tied to increased risk of fragility fracture in children

Salt substitute may slash stroke risk

Salt substitute may slash stroke risk