Neurology News

Adults older than 60 years have significantly worse cognition and higher depression after experiencing moderate to severe trauma, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

A Canadian firm has announced completion of a round of financing that netted almost $3.4 million for further commercialization of its cognitive performance software in clinics across the United States.

At the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Amsterdam, an Alzheimer’s Association workgroup proposed revisions to the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease.

Health care support workers, social or behavioral health workers and registered nurses were at an increased risk for death by drug overdose compared with non-health care workers, underscoring the need for interventions, data show.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a Canadian neuroimaging company for its quantitative imaging software, which assists neurologists and radiologists dealing with brain white matter issues for adjunctive care.

For those with relapsing multiple sclerosis, continuous treatment with Kesimpta demonstrated sustained efficacy for annual relapse rates as well as significant suppression of MRI lesion activity for up to 5 years, according to research.

A Virginia-based biotech company has announced dosing of the first patient in a phase 2 clinical trial examining safety and efficacy of its investigational anti-inflammatory peptide, RLS-0071, to treat hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in newborns.

Utilization of a teleneurology program by U.S. military veterans resulted in more efficient care compared with the community standard, and resulted in a high level of satisfaction, per research from the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Rates of new-onset mental health conditions were higher in U.S. soldiers with a history of military-related traumatic brain injury, while increased risk for suicide was both directly and indirectly associated with TBI history.

Better sleep was linked to improved global cognition, highlighting its potential role in maintaining cognitive function for aging adults, according to researchers.