Neurology News

New and chronic anxiety were associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, especially among individuals aged 70 years and younger, according to a study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Individuals with a higher Brain Care Score had a significantly lower risk for late-life depression, dementia and stroke, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

PHILADELPHIA — Tackling 14 risk factors for dementia beginning in childhood could prevent or delay nearly half of cases, according to a report from the Lancet Commission presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

Increased social isolation may be linked to greater risks for several adverse health outcomes in older adults, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Frequent use of touch-screen tablet games by toddlers may inhibit crucial interactions with their parents, according to preliminary research published in JAMA Network Open.

Mushroom-containing nootropic gummies sold at gas stations and smoke shops in Virginia contained unlabeled psilocybin and psilocin, according to results of an investigation published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

PHILADELPHIA — In this interview, Michael Fisher, MD, highlights a keynote address presented by Leigh Hochberg, MD, PhD, from the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.

Concussions sustained by 5- to 12-year-old patients are more likely to be the result of recreational play than sports, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Certain physical exercises may prevent nerve damage caused by chemotherapy among individuals being treated for cancer, results of a randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.

Children hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 or an inflammatory syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection who experience severe neurological manifestations may be at a higher risk for long-term impairment, a study found.