Neurology

Intentional traffic violations were more common in those who screened positive for ADHD

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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Prescriptions rose sharply after widespread media attention early in 2025

Discharge prescription mismatch versus inpatient dose significantly increased refill rate

Schools are one of the easiest, yet most underutilized, entry points for addressing chronic pain

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Autism, ADHD risks fade after accounting for maternal mental health

Chinese randomized trial shows "meaningful improvement" in functional outcomes

Diagnosis is difficult, and many cases are missed in everyday practice

Survival rate surpasses historical outcomes in a small phase I study

Anti-inflammatory properties may provide neuroprotective effects, researchers suggest

Danish physician co-authored work demonstrating no links between childhood vaccines and autism

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Researchers find signs of awareness when patients were under anesthesia

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Randomized trial from China suggests better functional independence

Elevated NfL levels tracked with poorer cognitive scores and higher death risk in centenarians

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Lower glaucoma rates emerge in large migraine cohort study

Analysis assessed dementia risk with the current two-dose shot

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

An excerpt from Peter Grinspoon's book, "Aging Well with Cannabis"

High conversion rates to Parkinson's, dementia with Lewy bodies, or multiple system atrophy

Both direct and indirect exposure to gun violence are linked to higher rates of chronic pain

Oral NMDA receptor antagonist gets an expanded indication

South Korean study found no increased risk for 12 disorders among exposed offspring

Food processing itself may influence cognitive health, study suggests

Shift to uncertainty-based statements appears to increase vaccine hesitancy, according to study

Women were more likely than men to have trouble falling and staying asleep

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News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Seizures may be a clue to non-neurologic cancer, not just brain tumors

AVANT GUARD trial meets expectations despite pause for safety modifications