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- New Insights into Association Between Dementia and Seizures Reportedhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/new-insights-into-association-between-dementia-and-seizures-reported/2470075/Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society provided new insights into the association between dementia and seizures. Researchers found that individuals with dementia who experienced seizures had significantly higher rates of cognitive and functional impairment and d
- Processed Red Meat Consumption Associated With Higher Dementia Risk and Cognitive Aginghttps://practicalneurology.com/news/processed-red-meat-consumption-associated-with-higher-dementia-risk-and-cognitive-aging/2470547/Long-term study results presented at the 2024 meeting of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) showed that a higher intake of processed red meat (such as bacon, hot dogs, and sausage) was associated with a increased risk of developing dementia and cognitive decline. Re
- Gray Matter Imaging Biomarker Associated with Cognitive Function and Dementia Riskhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/gray-matter-imaging-biomarker-associated-with-cognitive-function-and-dementia-risk/2470395/According to results published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, cortical thickness (assessed from brain MRI examination) is associated with an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). Cortical thickness also was associated with cognit
- International Study Finds Migraine to be Associated with Substantial Disability and Impairmentshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/international-study-finds-migraine-to-be-associated-with-substantial-disability-and-impairments/2470212/According to research presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS), migraine is associated with substantial disability and burden including impairments in work/activity a
- Olfactory Dysfunction Associated with Increased Mortality Especially in Those with Dementiahttps://practicalneurology.com/news/olfactory-dysfunction-associated-with-increased-mortality-especially-in-those-with-dementia/2474907/Results of a longitudinal study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery demonstrated a significant association between olfactory dysfunction and increased mortality risk among older adults, particularly for deaths related to neurodegeneration. The study, part of the S
- Eleven Honorees Receive Awards from the American Stroke Associationhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/eleven-honorees-receive-awards-from-the-american-stroke-association/2473780/The American Stroke Association (ASA) recognized 11 award recipients at the International Stroke Conference 2025. The awards honor the exceptional contributions and professional achievements of leaders in the field of stroke, recognizing accomplishments across research, clinical care, and service
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Applauds Landmark Proposal on Accessible Air Travelhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/muscular-dystrophy-association-applauds-landmark-proposal-on-accessible-air-travel/2470417/The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates a significant milestone in air travel accessibility for individuals with disabilities related to a proposal aimed at enhancing the safety, rights, and dignity of air travelers with disabilities made by the Biden Administration and the US Departm
- Researchers Find Association Between Dysregulation of Three Genes and MShttps://practicalneurology.com/news/researchers-find-association-between-dysregulation-of-three-genes-and-ms/2470082/New research published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology has identified dysregulation in three specific genes along with their expressed proteins that may be associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). The three genes were SHMT1, FAM120B, and ICA1L. As part of
- Tofersen Slowed Decline SOD1-Associated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosishttps://practicalneurology.com/news/tofersen-slowed-decline-sod1-associated-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis/2470036/In the phase 3 VALOR study (NCT02623699), participants with superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1)-associated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) had slowed disease progression when treated with tofersen (
- Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy Associated with Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertensionhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/sleep-apnea-in-pregnancy-associated-with-risk-of-metabolic-syndrome-and-hypertension/2469823/As published in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, sleep disordered breathing during pregnancy has been associated with a 2 to 3-times increased ris