Neurology

Treat early to change the trajectory of migraine disorder in children and youth
There's a possibility that CGRP-targeted therapies could alter disease progression and reduce future disability.
Which specialists are most likely to quit?
U.S. data compiled by the AMA sheds light on which specialists are expressing intent to leave their current jobs and which are most likely to stay put.

HSV-1 associated with increased risk for Alzheimer disease

It may be one of many chronic infections contributing to risk for the brain disease.
QUIZ: Catching up on catatonia

Catatonia is more prevalent than previously thought and has a high morbidity and mortality. Find out if you are up-to-date on how to diagnose and treat this disorder.
QUIZ: Catching up on vascular cognitive impairment

The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations have highlighted the importance of recognizing and managing cognitive deficits related cerebrovascular injury. Test your knowledge here!
Poor sense of smell is a marker for a mortality risk in older adults

Neurodegeneration and frailty are key mediators in this association between olfactory deficits and mortality risk, according to a Swedish study.
NEW PRODUCT: Pixxoscan

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for May.
All together now: Can joining a choir help both language and psychosocial outcomes in stroke-induced aphasia?

Canadian study investigates participants who join a choir.
Alzheimer's disease disrupts a lot of social-cognitive skills—but empathy stays strong according to new research

Researchers analyzed changes in three aspects of social cognition among those with dementia: emotion recognition, theory of mind and empathy.
New research on an option for treating migraines and depression hand-in-hand

According to a new phase IV trial, fremanezumab is effective and safe in treating both migraine and depressive symptoms in people with these two comorbid conditions.

Treat early to change the trajectory of migraine disorder in children and youth

Which specialists are most likely to quit?

HSV-1 associated with increased risk for Alzheimer disease

QUIZ: Catching up on catatonia

QUIZ: Catching up on vascular cognitive impairment

Poor sense of smell is a marker for a mortality risk in older adults

NEW PRODUCT: Pixxoscan

All together now: Can joining a choir help both language and psychosocial outcomes in stroke-induced aphasia?

Alzheimer's disease disrupts a lot of social-cognitive skills—but empathy stays strong according to new research

New research on an option for treating migraines and depression hand-in-hand