Adherence to Stroke Guidelines Overestimated by Hospitals
Study shows delivery of tissue plasminogen activator is often later than staff believes
AAIC: Exercise Can Treat Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Regular physical activity benefits the aging brain, three studies show
AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies
AAIC: Gender Differences Seen With General Anesthesia
Postoperative cognitive decline less evident in elderly males, researchers say
Glitazone Usage Tied to Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
Lower risk of Parkinson's seen only with current use of glitazone
Optical Coherence Tomography IDs Brain Atrophy in MS
Retinal atrophy mirrors whole-brain atrophy over time, as measured by optical coherence tomography
CDC: Aspirin Use Common Among Americans With Heart Disease
Clinical and community-based approaches should be used to increase aspirin use among low-use groups
AAIC: Saliva Test May Help Spot Alzheimer’s
Very small study shows some promise, but much more research will be needed
AAIC: As Baby Boomers Age, Alzheimer’s Rates Will Soar
By 2050, half of that generation's survivors will have developed Alzheimer's, researchers predict
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treats Tinnitus
Significantly more responders to treatment with 10 days of active versus placebo rTMS