Neurology

Fibromyalgia is a comorbid condition in patients with multiple sclerosis and is associated with increased fatigue and decreased quality of life. This association can be further potentiated by the existence of depression, disability, and anxiety. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating chronic immune-mediated condition that is associated with a marked prevalence of pain, which may...

Key Takeaways Timely care after a stroke is difficult for people in poor areas to receive Those in the poorest neighborhoods are significantly less likely to get clot-busting drugs or procedures, Canadian research shows Cost was not a factor in this study, because everyone in Canada has health insurance Poor people are less likely to...

Recent research suggests that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may have a higher risk of developing dementia. A recent cohort study emphasizes the need for clinicians to monitor symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in older patients. Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is found to be associated with an increased risk of dementia. Dementia occurred in a larger percentage...

Atopic dermatitis in school-aged children may significantly increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, as shown in a recent study. Identifying the associated risk factors could aid clinicians in implementing timely interventions. A significant percentage (11.25%) of school-aged children with atopic dermatitis also displayed symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sleep disorders and elevated levels of...

Key Takeaways Your brain is more active during an in-person conversation than when you’re on Zoom, an imaging study reveals. Researchers say human brains are fine-tuned to process facial cues during live interactions. In-person interactions are an important part of natural social behavior. You might be talking to a real person while on Zoom, but...

A remote-access internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program was found to be safe and effective for alleviating the symptoms of depression in multiple sclerosis patients in a new study. Compared to healthy individuals, people with inflammatory and neurological conditions have a higher prevalence of depression. The onset of depression in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is associated...

Black and Hispanic patients with multiple sclerosis are underrepresented in trials, which leads to limited knowledge and understanding of the disease and treatment attributes in this population. A new study found differences among White, Black, and Hispanic patients with multiple sclerosis in terms of baseline characteristics, demographics, and disease burden. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an...

A new study finds that ellagic acid supplementation is useful for improving the health status of multiple sclerosis patients by reducing the levels of circulating cytokines and gene expression of Tbet and RORγt, as well as increasing the gene expression of GATA3 and levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by chronic immune-mediated...

Two versions can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis A multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program can reduce depressive symptoms among patients with MS, according to a study published in the October issue of The Lancet Digital Health. Stefan M. Gold, Ph.D., from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and colleagues conducted a...