Brain Imaging May ID THC-Linked Impairment in Cannabis Users
Measurement of prefrontal cortex oxygenated hemoglobin concentration with functional near-infrared spectroscopy may detect THC impairment
AAN Position Statement Addresses Consent Issues in Acute Stroke
Inability to fulfill elements of decisional capacity coupled with need for rapid treatment decisions complicates consent
Epstein-Barr Virus Suspected as Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Risk for MS increased 32-fold following EBV infection, but not following infection with other viruses, including cytomegalovirus
Some Menopause Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Severe depressive and sexual symptoms of menopause associated with worse cognitive performance
Regular Exercise Linked to Slower Deterioration in Parkinson Disease
Regular physical activity levels linked to slower deterioration of postural and gait stability, activities of daily living, processing speed
Senate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
Among those who voted against Califf's nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
Mandate was a crucial component of the White House plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
New Device Safe, Effective for Treating Brain Aneurysms
Woven EndoBridge device effective for treating ruptured and unruptured aneurysms in all intracranial locations
Donepezil Tied to Risk for Overactive Bladder
Risk for overactive bladder varies across individual cholinesterase inhibitor drugs
Aquatic Exercise Cuts Pain, Disability From Low Back Pain
Improvements show long-term effect up to 12 months following a three-month intervention