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People who remain married in older age may have a lower dementia risk

Marriage Associated With Lower Dementia Risk

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Divorced, widowed, separated men show greater risk for dementia than women in same categories

August 2019 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for August 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Adults with cerebral palsy have an increased risk for noncommunicable disease

Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy

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Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
Electric motorized scooter-related injuries have increased over time and are frequently associated with alcohol and illicit substance use

eScooter-Related Injuries Have Increased Over Time

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48 percent had blood alcohol level >80 mg/dL; 52 percent of toxicology screens were positive
For football players in the National Football League

NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health

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Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life
Most cerebrovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease

Cerebrovascular Risk Factors May Up Risk for Parkinson Disease

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Most cerebrovascular risk factors linked to higher risk for subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson disease
There is a "critical risk" for a dangerous mosquito-transmitted virus in 28 Massachusetts communities

Massachusetts Communities at ‘Critical Risk’ for Mosquito-Borne Virus

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Dozens of communities at high or moderate risk for Eastern equine encephalitis
High-intensity stepping training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors

High-Intensity Training Improves Walking in Stroke Survivors

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High-intensity training results in better gains in walking speeds, distance than low-intensity training
Plasma concentration of glial fibrillary acidic protein can aid in detecting traumatic brain injury by identifying patients with negative findings on computed tomography scan who might need magnetic resonance imaging and additional follow-up

Plasma Marker May Help Detect Traumatic Brain Injury

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Plasma levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein higher in those with CT−, MRI+ versus CT−, MRI− findings
Guidelines have been updated on vaccinations in patients with multiple sclerosis; a practice guideline update summary was published online Aug. 28 in Neurology.

Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis

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MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications