Hyperbaric oxygen therapy associated with improved sleep quality in retrospective cohort study
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy linked to improved sleep quality in retrospective study
A retrospective longitudinal cohort study of 395 patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy for healthy aging, long COVID, or PTSD found …
Patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy for aging, long COVID, or PTSD all reported significantly better sleep quality after complet…
Neuromuscular electrostimulation plus swallowing therapy may benefit dysphagia in severely disabled MS patients
Can electrical stimulation help people with MS swallow more easily?
A randomized controlled trial in 101 people with MS and dysphagia found both traditional swallowing therapy plus neuromuscular electrostimul…
For people with advanced multiple sclerosis, adding gentle electrical stimulation to standard swallowing therapy led to significantly greate…
FDA Approves Lamotrigine for Adjunctive Therapy in Epilepsy and Maintenance in Bipolar I Disorder
FDA approves lamotrigine, a medicine for epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
Lamotrigine is approved for adjunctive therapy of partial-onset seizures, PGTC seizures, and seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients…
The FDA officially approves lamotrigine for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, confirming a long-used treatment option for adults and children a…
FDA Approves Depakote (divalproex sodium) for Manic Episodes Associated with Bipolar Disorder
FDA approves Depakote for treating manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
The FDA approved Depakote (divalproex sodium) for the treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. The approval was based o…
FDA approves Depakote for treating manic episodes in hospitalized adults with bipolar disorder, offering doctors a new option for managing a…
Meta-analysis finds no significant association between statin use and ALS survival outcomes
Do statins help people with ALS live longer? A new analysis finds no clear link.
A meta-analysis of 3,739 ALS patients (889 statin users) from six studies found no statistically significant association between statin use …
A new analysis of 3,739 people with ALS found no link between taking statins and living longer.
GLP-1RAs Show No Significant Motor Benefit in Parkinson's Disease Meta-Analysis
GLP-1 drugs show no clear motor benefit for Parkinson's in analysis of 708 patients
A meta-analysis of 5 RCTs involving 708 patients with Parkinson's disease found no statistically significant benefit of GLP-1 receptor agoni…
A new analysis of 708 Parkinson's patients found that diabetes drugs called GLP-1s offered no clear benefit for movement symptoms and caused…
FDA Approves Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) for Acute Manic or Mixed Episodes in Bipolar Disorder
FDA approves a new once-daily pill for treating manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
The FDA has approved Depakote ER, an extended-release valproate, for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar …
FDA approves a new once-daily pill for short-term treatment of severe manic episodes in adults with bipolar I disorder.
Body weight variability associated with increased dementia risk in meta-analysis of cohort studies
Large weight fluctuations linked to higher dementia risk in research review
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 cohort studies found that highest levels of body weight fluctuation were associated with increas…
Large swings in body weight are linked to a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular types, but not general cognitive dec…
Systematic review links elevated bilirubin and infections to hearing loss in NICU neonates
What clues in a newborn's body might signal future hearing problems?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 86 studies in NICU neonates found elevated bilirubin exposure and infective conditions were consist…
High bilirubin levels and serious infections like meningitis are linked to hearing loss in newborns, but study quality varies.
FDA Approves Valproate Sodium Injection (valproate sodium) for IV Use in Complex Partial and Absence Seizures
FDA approves an injectable version of an existing seizure medicine for short-term use.
The FDA approved Valproate Sodium Injection as an intravenous alternative when oral valproate is temporarily not feasible. It is indicated f…
FDA approves an injectable seizure medicine for short-term use when patients can't swallow pills due to surgery or stomach issues.
Meta-analysis finds AI systems show high diagnostic accuracy for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
Can AI spot strokes as well as human doctors? New analysis suggests it's close.
A meta-analysis of 9 studies in emergency stroke patients found AI-based CT/MRI models had mean sensitivity of 86.9% and specificity of 88.6…
New analysis shows AI systems match human doctors in spotting strokes on brain scans, offering a promising tool to speed up life-saving diag…
Governor Vessel moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training may alleviate poststroke muscle spasticity
Can an ancient heat therapy help loosen tight muscles after a stroke?
A meta-analysis of 11 RCTs in 859 poststroke spasticity patients found Governor Vessel moxibustion combined with routine rehabilitation trai…
Adding ancient heat therapy to standard rehab reduced muscle stiffness after stroke, though experts warn more research is needed before it b…