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- New Resources Available at MoreThanMemoryLoss.com--Launched Today in Honor of National Caregivers Dayhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/new-resources-available-at-morethanmemorylosscom-launched-today-in-honor-of-national-caregivers-day/2469503/In honor of National Caregiver's Day, a new educational website and resource center, MoreThanMemoryLoss.com, has launched. The site is designed for caregivers of people who are living with dementia-related hallucinations and delusi
- Social Isolation Increases the Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Deathhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/social-isolation-increases-the-risk-of-heart-attacks-strokes-and-death/2469272/A German study, the Heinz Nixdorf Recall study (HNR) presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Virtual Congress found that people who are socially isolated are almost 50% more likely to die from any cause. It was also found that a lack of financial support independently increased the r
- Young Black and Latino People May Fare Better Than Whites After Hemorrhagic Strokehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/young-black-and-latino-people-may-fare-better-than-whites-after-hemorrhagic-stroke/2469136/Young black and Latino people may be less likely than young white people to be disabled or even die within 3 months of a hemorrhagic stroke. This is reported in a clinical study published in Neurology, which focused on younger people who have had hemorrhagic stroke. Of whites in the stu
- Medicare/Medicaid Won’t Lift Restrictions on Alzheimer Drug Coveragehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/medicaremedicaid-wont-lift-restrictions-on-alzheimer-drug-coverage/2470135/The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has reaffirmed its policy that restricts coverage
- Shine Forward with Dravet, Support Resource for Parents of Children Living with Dravet Syndrome Launchedhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/shine-forward-with-dravet-support-resource-for-parents-of-children-living-with-dravet-syndrome-launched/2469264/A new resource for parents of children with Dravet syndrome (DS), Shine Forward with Dravethas been launched by pharmaceutical company Zogenix (Emeryville, CA). The website includes a unique set of online tips, tools, and advice from families and is designed to inspire deeper connections between
- AAN Award Recipients Recognized at 2025 Annual Meetinghttps://practicalneurology.com/news/aan-award-recipients-recognized-at-2025-annual-meeting/2474008/The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recognized several individuals for their achievements, research contributions, service, and commitment to the field of neurology. These award recipients were announced and celebrated at the AAN 2025 Annual Meeting. The AAN President’s Awar
- 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
- American Epilepsy Society Honors 9 Award Recipients at Annual Meetinghttps://practicalneurology.com/news/american-epilepsy-society-honors-9-award-recipients-at-annual-meeting/2470647/The American Epilepsy Society (AES) will recognize 9 award recipients at the 2024 Annual Meeting. The awards honor the contributions of leaders in the field of epilepsy, recognizing achievements across research, service, education, and patient care. The Founders Award,
- Study Shows Mobile Stroke Units Lead to Better Outcomeshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/study-shows-mobile-stroke-units-lead-to-better-outcomes/2469684/A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that people with acute ischemic stroke had better outcomes when treated in a mobile stroke unit (MSU) instead of a standard emergency medical services (EM
- CMS Launches New Program to Support People with Dementia and their Caregivershttps://practicalneurology.com/news/cms-launches-new-program-to-support-people-with-dementia-and-their-caregivers/2470526/On July 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the launch of the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a voluntary nationwide model test designed to support people with dementia and their caregivers. The GUIDE Model will be active for 8 years an