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Unhappy marriages increase men’s risk of stroke and all-cause mortality

07 May 2021 by

After more than three decades of follow-up, a prospective cohort study of nearly 9,000 men finds dissatisfaction with married life to be associated with increased long-term risk of stroke and all-cause mortality.

Unhappy marriages increase men’s risk of stroke and all-cause mortality

07 May 2021

Low-dose ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

07 May 2021 by

Results of a small single-arm study in Canada suggest that low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) may be a promising therapy for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Low-dose ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

07 May 2021

Short sleep during midlife ups dementia risk in old age

06 May 2021

Persistently short sleep during midlife appears to exacerbate the risk of dementia in old age, a recent study has found.

Short sleep during midlife ups dementia risk in old age

06 May 2021

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

06 May 2021

Low baseline levels of serum neurofilament light chains (sNfL) may help identify multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are likely to optimally respond to dimethyl fumarate (DMF) treatment, a recent study has found.

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

06 May 2021

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021 by

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

05 May 2021 by

Not only does the CGRP* inhibitor galcanezumab show sustained efficacy in migraine patients, long-term treatment does not come with excess cardiovascular (CV) risk, according to studies presented at the AAN 2021 Annual Meeting.

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

05 May 2021

Ponesimod shows promise in relapsing MS

04 May 2021 by

Ponesimod, a highly selective sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 modulator, demonstrated superiority over teriflunomide in reducing relapse rate, fatigue, and active lesions in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), results of the phase III OPTIMUM* trial showed.

Ponesimod shows promise in relapsing MS

04 May 2021

Marked olfactory decline may signal subsequent dementia in diabetic seniors

04 May 2021 by

Among older adults with type 2 diabetes, a poor sense of smell precedes the development of probable dementia, as reported in a recent study.

Marked olfactory decline may signal subsequent dementia in diabetic seniors

04 May 2021

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

04 May 2021

Children affected by threatened abortion in utero are at risk of having cerebral palsy but not epilepsy or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a study has found.

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

04 May 2021

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

04 May 2021

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-30 April 2021 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

04 May 2021

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Unhappy marriages increase men’s risk of stroke and all-cause mortality

Unhappy marriages increase men’s risk of stroke and all-cause mortality

Low-dose ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Low-dose ionizing radiation as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Short sleep during midlife ups dementia risk in old age

Short sleep during midlife ups dementia risk in old age

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

Ponesimod shows promise in relapsing MS

Ponesimod shows promise in relapsing MS

Marked olfactory decline may signal subsequent dementia in diabetic seniors

Marked olfactory decline may signal subsequent dementia in diabetic seniors

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)