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People with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment at younger ages than those without SDB

Snoring, Sleep Apnea Linked to Dementia, but CPAP Helps

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Treating sleep issues may delay mental decline in older adults, researchers say
Anti-inflammatories may help prevent many neuropathologic effects of Lyme neuroborreliosis

More Evidence Implicates Inflammation in Lyme Neuro Dz

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Study in rhesus macaques indicates causal role for inflammation in Lyme neuroborreliosis
The first U.S. generic version of Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat multiple sclerosis.

FDA: Generic Copaxone Approved for Multiple Sclerosis

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FDA reviewed additional information to ensure generic is as safe and effective as brand-name drug
An experimental drug appears to repair nerve damage seen in multiple sclerosis patients

AAN: Experimental Drug Appears to Repair Myelin

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Anti-LINGO-1 shows promise in repairing nerve damage seen in multiple sclerosis patients
An immune system disorder may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease

Arginine Implicated in Experimental Alzheimer’s Research

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If seen in humans, it might lead to new treatments for disease
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Recently adopted legislation has repealed the sustainable growth rate formula

AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula

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Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Most U.S. adults would prefer to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing usual medical practices

Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent

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Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
As many as one-quarter of people with atrial fibrillation who have a low risk of stroke are prescribed anticoagulation unnecessarily

Anticoagulation Both Over- and Under-Prescribed in A-Fib

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May be unnecessary for those at low risk of stroke