Add on butylphthalide to clot treatment improves outcomes in ischemic stroke patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTAccording to a new study, ischemic stroke patients treated with a clot-busting medication and/or mechanical clot removal and also received...
Opioids at low doses adequately control symptoms of refractory restless legs syndrome over two years: Study Medha Baranwal5 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: In people with refractory restless legs syndrome, opioids at low doses continued to have good efficacy over two years, a recent study published...
Lifestyle biomarker gluconic acid may predict risk of stroke in black adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Feb 2023 7:00 PM ISTGluconic acid is a lifestyle-related metabolite biomarker that provides a direct link to diet and exercise. Researchers have found in a new study...
Post-TAVR stroke better spotted at specialized centers: JACC Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: In the hospitals designated as comprehensive stroke centers (CSCs), post-TAVI stroke rates are higher than those without the designation,...
Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health including memory and clarity of thinking Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTOral health has implications far beyond mouth and therefore taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health.Researchers have...
Screen use during infancy may hamper development of high-order cognitive skills: JAMA Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTSingapore: Screen use during infancy may influence neural activities implicated in developing high-order cognitive skills, a recent study published in...
Infants exposed to excessive screen time show differences in brain function beyond eight years of age Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTMore children are now exposed to mobile digital devices at a young age as an avenue for entertainment and distraction. A longitudinal cohort study in...
Quitting smoking not reduction may lower risk of dementia: JAMA Aditi2 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTKorea: A study published in JAMA Network Open has concluded that smoking cessation is essential to reduce the risk of all dementia, including...
Three or more concussions may negatively affect brain function later in life: Study Isra Zaman2 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTExperiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research. The study - the largest...
More steps reduce risk of dementia, cognitive impairment among older women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Older women who did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are less likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive...
5-ARIs use not linked to dementia risk but associated with depression: JAMA Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTSweden: Users of 5-ARIs (5a-reductase inhibitors) and prescribing clinicians should be aware of the possible depression risks associated with its use,...
Smoking increases chances of mid-life memory loss, confusion Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTMiddle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than nonsmokers, and the likelihood of cognitive decline is lower...
