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Contrary to previous findings, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are not associated with an increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), results of a large observational study show.

Edible marine algae are rich in bioactive compounds and are, therefore, a source of bioavailable proteins, long chain polysaccharides that behave as low-calorie soluble fibers, metabolically necessary minerals, vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants. Marine algae were used primarily as gelling agents and thickeners (phycocolloids)...

Data regarding the risk of cerebrovascular events following transient global amnesia (TGA) remain controversial. While some neuroradiological studies suggest an underlying cerebrovascular etiology, results from the clinical studies have been largely conflicting. WIn a new study the authors aimed to evaluate the risk of ischemic stroke in a large,...

Limited data support the benefits of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) among atrial fibrillation patients with prior gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB).

Certain drugs currently used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may provide neuroprotection and delay or prevent the onset of Parkinson's disease.

Gut microbiome alterations in Parkinson disease (PD) have been reported repeatedly, but their functional relevance remains unclear.

A new study was undertaken to assess the impact of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies on the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

The incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) - characterized by increased cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) pressure - is rising considerably, corresponding to population increases in body mass index (BMI), a new study has shown.

Afternoon napping by older adults is tied to better memory and improved language skills, new research suggests.

Heavy alcohol use in adolescence is linked to disruptions in white matter integrity, new research suggests. (JAMA Psychiatry. Published online December 30, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.4064)