Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals
No improvement seen in representation of Black patients after implementation of a 2015 FDA action plan to improve diversity
Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to MS Diagnosis, Neurodegeneration
Links seen between smoking and risk for MS diagnosis; high alcohol intake tied to retinal features indicating more severe neurodegeneration
Palliative Care Key in Managing Serious Neurologic Illness
Early palliative care consultation should be considered to manage symptoms and facilitate advance care planning
Concussion Linked to Mental Health Issues Among Children Aged 5 to 18 Years
Risk increased for developing a mental health issue, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalization after a concussion
Exhaustion-Related Burnout Higher in Underrepresented Medical Students
However, medical students who are underrepresented in medicine less likely to report disengagement
Excess Mortality Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia in COVID-19
Enrollees with ADRD had increased adjusted mortality, especially for Asian, Black, Hispanic populations with ADRD
Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Migraine in Adolescence
No indirect associations seen for symptoms of depression and anxiety with migraine, nonmigraine frequent headache
Migraine More Prevalent in Women With Endometriosis
Patients with migraine are significantly more likely to have severe or moderate endometriosis
Many U.S. Adults Exposed to Adverse Lead Levels in Early Childhood
Loss in cognitive ability resulting from exposure to adverse lead levels during childhood estimated to be 2.6 IQ points per person
Risk for Decline Up for Low-Income Seniors After ICU Stay
Risks for disability and transition to probable dementia increased after ICU stay for seniors with dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid
