Neurology News

At its House of Delegates meeting, the AMA adopted a policy that calls on states to expunge the criminal records of people who were incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses that were later decriminalized or legalized.

DENVER — Although migraine prevalence has remained stable over the past 30 years, measures of burden, including MIDAS scores, have steadily increased, Fred Cohen, MD, said at the American Headache Society’s annual scientific meeting.

Many Americans, including those working full-time jobs, are unable to afford essentials they need to remain healthy, according to the AMA.

Boston Children’s Hospital topped the U.S. News & World Report list of the country’s best children’s hospitals for a 9th year in a row.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome were more likely to have myriad medical conditions, use medications more often and report poorer health than women who did not have the disorder, according to a population-based Finnish study.

DENVER — In this Healio video, Jessica Ailani, MD, explains that patient selection for clinical trials is not a one-size-fits-all process.

DENVER — Nerivio, a noninvasive digital therapeutic device, provided migraine pain relief within 2 hours in 67% of adults and 71% of adolescents, Alon Ironi said at the American Headache Society’s annual scientific meeting.

Those diagnosed with dementia faced a greater risk for COVID-19 breakthrough infections and hospitalizations than those without, according to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said Wednesday.

Government intrusion into medicine that hinders access to safe, evidence-based reproductive health services — such as abortion and contraception — is a violation of human rights, according to the AMA.