Neurology News

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.

A self-administered assessment tool was effective in identifying cognitive impairment vs. routine care in primary care settings, according to results recently published in Frontiers in Medicine.

Healio has launched a new special report on medical cannabis that summarizes the current scientific research and incorporates expert opinion.

A study identified a link between poor sleep and hypertension in children and teenagers, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

Veterans who were paired with service dogs demonstrated lower PTSD symptom severity, anxiety and depression, a study published in JAMA Network Open showed.

Higher fluoride levels in pregnancy were linked to increased odds of offspring exhibiting neurobehavioral issues by age , according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

Due to demographic changes and a rise in risk factors, the prevalence and economic burden of heart disease and stroke in the United States are expected to increase dramatically by 2050, according to the American Heart Association.