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Advanced paternal age is associated with adverse infant and maternal outcomes

Older Paternal Age Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes

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Higher risk for premature birth, low birth weight, low Apgar score seen with older paternal age
The normal human appendix seems to contain pathogenic forms of α-synuclein

Removing Appendix May Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease

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Healthy human appendix contains intraneuronal α-synuclein aggregates, truncation products
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease have abnormalities and reductions in gene expression in the parahippocampal gyri that map to genes associated with the insulin receptor signaling pathway

Abnormalities in Genes Linked to IRSP in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Abnormalities, reductions in gene expression associated with insulin receptor signaling pathway
A first-of-its-kind surgery has restored the ability to walk in a boy paralyzed by acute flaccid myelitis.

Surgery Restores Boy’s Ability to Walk Post-Acute Flaccid Myelitis

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Nerve transfer surgery was performed on patient's leg, allowing him to walk
Prenatal exposure to most medications affecting neurotransmitter systems is not associated with estimates of autism spectrum disorder risk

Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk

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Prenatal exposure to 5 groups of meds had nominally significant links to ASD
Higher serum cortisol level is associated with lower brain volumes and impaired memory in asymptomatic younger to middle-aged adults

Higher Serum Cortisol Level Linked to Lower Brain Volumes

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Higher cortisol also associated with worse memory and visual perception in young, middle-aged adults
Stress related to social stigma may contribute to why people with autism experience more mental health problems than the general population

Social Stigma Worsens Mental Health With Autism

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Research may dispel past theories that the condition contributes to mental health issues

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 27-30

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The 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct....
The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running

Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov

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Insurers are expanding their participation in the program

October 2018 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...