Quality Care for People With Parkinson’s Is Lacking Across the U.S.
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with Parkinson’s disease often aren’t getting the care they need for the debilitating movement disorder, a new study reports.Three in 10 are relying on primary care doctors to treat their disorder, and…
Learn MorePreop Stereotactic Radiosurgery May Aid Outcomes With Resected Brain Metastases
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preoperative stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) may be effective for patients with resected brain metastases, according to a study published online June 8 in JAMA Oncology.Roshan S. Prabhu, M.D., from Atrium Heal…
Learn MoreCepillarse los dientes y usar hilo dental podría ayudar a proteger al cerebro de la demencia
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Añada el riesgo de desarrollar problemas de la memoria a una edad más avanzada a la lista de las consecuencias vinculadas con una mala salud oral. No cuidar su boca y sus dientes ya se ha asociado con la …
Learn MoreBrushing, Flossing Could Help Shield Your Brain From Dementia
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health.Not taking care of your mouth and teeth has already been associated with heart disease, diabetes, ce…
Learn MoreNumber of Teeth, Periodontitis in Older Adults Linked to Hippocampal Atrophy
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, there is an interaction between number of teeth and periodontitis and the rate of left hippocampal atrophy, according to a study published online July 5 in Neurology.Satoshi Yamaguchi, D.D.S…
Learn MoreLa obesidad podría ralentizar la recuperación tras una lesión en la cabeza
MIÉRCOLES, 28 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La obesidad es un factor contribuyente de una variedad de riesgos de la salud, que abarcan desde la diabetes hasta el cáncer, pero una nueva investigación sugiere que quizá también podría retrasar la …
Learn MoreObesity Could Slow Recovery From a Head Injury
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is a known contributor to a host of health risks ranging from diabetes to cancer, but new research suggests it may also delay recovery from a mild traumatic brain injury.Why? The systemic inflammati…
Learn MoreAI Model for Interpretation of EEGs Similar to Human Experts
TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An artificial intelligence (AI) model for interpretation of routine clinical electroencephalograms (EEGs) demonstrates similar performance to human experts, according to a study published online June 20 in JA…
Learn MoreWhich Football Players Face Highest Odds for Brain Disorder CTE? New Findings May Tell
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, cause degenerative brain injuries to football players, a new study suggests.That’s what appears to drive the growing number of cases of chronic traumat…
Learn MoreHead Injury Outcomes Could Take Years to Unfold
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-term effects, much like a chronic condition, a new study says.Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain injuries…
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