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Long-term use of many common cardiovascular drugs was tied to fewer dementia diagnoses but anti-platelet use of any duration was associated with , Swedish data showed. (Alzheimer's & Dementia)

Repeated intake of fampridine (Fampyra), a potassium channel blocker used to improve walking in multiple sclerosis (MS), led to in low-performing adults. (Molecular Psychiatry)

Pre-existing MS should not preclude using in older patients, a retrospective analysis of immune-related adverse events suggested. (Neurology)

Artificial intelligence (AI) identified of Chiari type-1 malformation and syringomyelia. (Neurosurgery)

How might AI-enabled medical devices affect ? (JAMA Neurology)

Interim data from a phase II study showed that investigational ACI-7104.056 induced high anti-alpha-synuclein antibody levels in , AC Immune said.

was correlated with dopamine levels preserved in the caudate nucleus. (npj Parkinson's Disease)

Researchers proposed hospital care standards to to Parkinson's patients. (Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety)

The FDA expanded the age indication for the Nerivio to include pediatric patients, Theranica announced.

The agency also authorized icometrix's to detect and grade amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in Alzheimer's patients treated with amyloid-targeting therapies.

Investigational gantenerumab trial data showed that ARIA with edema had on cognitive performance in most early Alzheimer's participants. (JAMA Neurology)

Compared with no treatment, systemic dexamethasone was associated with improved when bronchopulmonary dysplasia risk was greater than 70%. (JAMA Pediatrics)

Why are less likely to develop Alzheimer's? (The Guardian)

AARP said it's partnering with two health organizations to help factors.

  • Judy George covers neurology and neuroscience news for , writing about brain aging, Alzheimer’s, dementia, MS, rare diseases, epilepsy, autism, headache, stroke, Parkinson’s, ALS, concussion, CTE, sleep, pain, and more.