April 6, 2023
Racial, Ethnic Minorities With Parkinson Disease Have Worse HRQoL
Cognition partially mediated the association between race/ethnicity and 39-item Parkinson disease questionnaire scores. For patients with Parkinson disease (PD), racial and ethnic minorities have worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than White patients, according to a study published online April 5 in Neurology. Daniel Garbin Di Luca, M.D., from the Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto...
Community Engagement Tied to Less Inpatient Care in Older Adults
Higher levels of social, cultural, and community engagement tied to more dental, outpatient care. More social, cultural, and community engagement (SCCE) is associated with more dental and outpatient care utilization and reduced inpatient care among older adults, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Network Open. Qian Gao, Ph.D., from University College...
Sleep Problems Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke
Odds of stroke increased with short or long duration of sleep, impaired sleep quality, snoring, snorting, breathing cessation Sleep problems are associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published online April 5 in Neurology. Christine Eileen McCarthy, M.B., B.Ch., from the National University of Ireland in Galway, and colleagues examined the association...
New RSV Vaccine May Prevent Illness in Infants, Seniors
Key Takeaways An RSV vaccine from Pfizer is effective in protecting seniors and newborns, clinical trial data show. The vaccine is 86% effective in protecting older adults and 82% effective in protecting newborns whose mothers received the jab. The vaccine could be approved for use in older adults and expecting mothers by this summer. The...
Breast Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Most people understand that eczema is an irritating condition that affects your skin. However, many people fail to consider the fact that eczema isn’t just confined to your arms or legs. It can be found anywhere on your skin, including your breasts. Breast eczema is a specific type of eczema that needs to be understood...
Diversity in Vitiligo: How the Condition Manifests on Black Skin
Vitiligo isn’t a condition anyone wants to deal with. However, for those with dark skin, it is far worse. In these cases, vitiligo goes beyond a simple skin condition. It morphs into something seriously harmful. This article will explore these differences and the harm created. Keep reading to find out more. Related: Blacks with Eczema...
From Stress to Skin: Understanding the Root Cause of Vitiligo
The link between stress and physical and mental health was established a long time ago, and further research has provided more evidence that suggests a correlation between the autoimmune disorder vitiligo and stress. If you or someone you know is suffering from vitiligo, it is very important to understand what causes and what can exacerbate...
Long-Term Efficacy of Eculizumab Monotherapy in AQP4-IgG + NMOSD
Eculizumab substantially mitigated the risk of relapse in comparison to a placebo and was found to be well-tolerated. Aquaporin-4 immunoglobulin G-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4-IgG + NMOSD) is an autoimmune central nervous system disorder characterized by relapses that lead to accumulating disability. Chronic immunosuppressive therapy (IST) is the primary treatment for AQP4-IgG + NMOSD,...
Plasmapheresis as Safe and Effective Therapy for Elderly NMOSD Patients
Plasmapheresis is a safe and effective treatment option for elderly patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder during attacks. NMOSD is an autoimmune disorder that causes cycles of escalating relapse. With an increasing rate of diagnosis in the elderly, therapeutic decision-making becomes more challenging due to multiple comorbidities and the high risk of drug-induced side effects....