A number of risk factors established for multiple sclerosis (MS) may also be valid for the process of evolution from a clinically isolated syndrome; these factors include low levels of vitamin D, smoking, and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. They interact with genetic risk factors, mainly Class II human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles. Some...
MRI predicts intracranial hemorrhage in patients who receive long-term oral anticoagulation
A recent study published in CNS drugs ( Chen MH, Goverover Y, Genova HM, DeLuca J) concludes that there is not enough evidence to support the use of drug treatments to improve the cognitive function of people with MS.
Researchers in France detail neurologic observations of a cohort of 58 consecutive patients admitted to two intensive care units for management of SARS-CoV-2 infection. All were positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR assay of nasopharyngeal samples. Median age was 63 years; seven patients had a history of a neurologic disorder.
A 50-year-old man developed Miller Fisher syndrome and a 39-year-old man developed polyneuritis cranialis.
Albuminuria is a marker for endothelial dysfunction and knowledge on its association with stroke and stroke subtypes are limited.
In a new study the investigators tried to determine whether dietary intake of flavonols is associated with Alzheimer dementia.
Patients with visual snow syndrome suffer from a continuous pan-field visual disturbance, additional visual symptoms, tinnitus, and non-perceptional symptoms.
Physicians in New York City, which still leads the nation in reported COVID-19 cases, are reporting significantly more acute, large vessel strokes in young adults infected with COVID-19.
The combination of foods individuals consume may influence dementia risk as much as which foods they eat, new research suggests.
