Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) may be an effective alternative to triptans for symptom relief in migraines
1. In adults with migraines unsuitable for triptans, rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) can provide rapid-onset and lasting symptom relief. Evidence Rating...
Neurology
Reports of high-impact neurology studies by medical professionals
Earlier menopause is associated with faster cognitive decline and greater late-life brain changes
1. Earlier age at menopause was associated with faster global and episodic memory decline, earlier Alzheimer disease diagnosis, and faster...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia among United States Veterans
1. Among US Veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and health-related social needs (HRSNs) were independently associated with a higher hazard...
Increased rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is associated with lower risks of several chronic diseases
1. In a large cohort study, greater rapid eye movement (REM) sleep was associated with lower risks of several chronic...
An ultrasound-guided percutaneous method of vagal nerve stimulation may be effective for refractory chronic pain
1. This case demonstrates the first reported use of ultrasound-guided percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation of the vagus nerve, achieving durable,...
Ecopipam reduces relapse risk in pediatric Tourette syndrome
1. Ecopipam is a first-in-class investigational selective dopamine D1 receptor antagonist under priority review for pediatric Tourette syndrome, offering a...
Deficits in executive function are not universal among patients with alcohol use disorder
1. Executive function (EF) deficits are not universal in Alcohol Use Disorder and may be less pronounced in treatment-naïve, higher-functioning,...
Real-time AI guidance enters live brain tumor surgery
1.University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) have performed the first surgery in an ongoing clinical trial...
Cataract surgery is associated with increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy among patients with diabetes
1. Cataract surgery in patients with diabetes is associated with a significantly increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Evidence Rating...
Low-dose hydrocortisone may improve memory in women with human immunodeficiency virus infection
1. Low-dose hydrocortisone (LDH) is well tolerated and improves verbal learning and memory, working memory, and attention in adult women...
