Older women who have high or low levels of the thyroid hormone thyrotropin have more than twice the risk for the development of Alzheimer's disease vs those with more moderate thyroid hormone levels.
Medscape Medical News
Anterior lumbar surgery revision: What types of complications occur and how can they be prevented?
Spine
In a cohort study of elderly community-dwelling Mexican Americans, statin users were about half as likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment during a 5-year period.
Medscape Medical News
In a cohort study of elderly community-dwelling Mexican Americans, statin users were about half as likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment during a 5-year period.
Medscape Medical News
Dr. Jack Chen provides a comprehensive overview of the pharmacoeconomics of Parkinson's disease and the cost-effectiveness of treatment.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Dr. Lawrence Elmer provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic options available to help manage symptoms in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
About 54% of US stroke deaths in 2004 occurred outside of a hospital. Is the public aware of the warning symptoms of a stroke? Do they know what to do when someone appears to be having a stroke?
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
The FDA has issued an alert requiring additional cardiac monitoring of patients with multiple sclerosis who are treated with mitoxantrone.
Medscape Medical News
Results of a phase 2a trial of PBT2, a metal-protein-attenuating compound, show that over 12 weeks of administration, the drug was safe and well tolerated in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Medscape Medical News
Up to 75% of patients stop their antipsychotics within 2 years of initiation. Why do patients stop their meds? How can new formulations optimize adherence? The answers will surprise you.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health