Latest Neurology News
Researchers Look to New Alzheimer’s Theories
posted November 14th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
By Nancy Wurtzel Billions of dollars have been spent searching for a cure or effective treatment for Alzheimer’s and related degenerative brain diseases. Sticky protein plaques formed by beta amyloid […]
Primary Clinicians: Check the Brain’s Vital Signs During Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
posted October 24th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
By Nancy Wurtzel The brain is the only vital organ not routinely assessed in clinical practice, but that’s changing, especially for patients over 65. Since age is one of the […]
Primary Care Doctors: How to Talk to Patients About Memory Loss
posted October 17th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Primary care physicians are often the first health care provider to see memory problems in their patients, often when symptoms are obvious. However, detecting cognitive issues earlier is challenging because […]
Physical Activity Linked to Slower Cognitive, Motor Progression in Parkinson Disease
posted October 9th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
posted October 9th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Better Youth Fitness May Lower Risk for Depression in Adulthood
posted October 8th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Lower Cognitive Functioning During 60s Linked to Subsequent Stroke Risk
posted October 2nd
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Polypharmacy of Prescription Medications Increased for U.S. Older Adults
Nearly 1 in 10 Older Adults Used Cannabis in the Past Year
Pharmacist-Led Med Review Improves Medication Quality in Older Patients With Cancer
Lower Vertebral Bone Mineral Density Linked to Cognitive Decline
Midlife Employment Instability Linked to Later Cognitive Deficits
Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke, Odds of Admission
Increased Dementia Risk Seen After Transient Ischemic Attack
Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Epilepsy Severity