Neurology

Erenumab works well in chronic migraine patients across Asia

Jairia Dela Cruz, 40 minutes ago

Erenumab proves to be effective at lowering the number of monthly migraine days in Asian patients with chronic migraine while having a favourable safety profile, according to the results of DRAGON study.

Stroke up 30 percent since 2001 in HK’s ≤55-year-olds

Natalia Reoutova, 22 hours ago

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) report that the incidence of “young stroke” (ie, strokes occurring in those aged 18–55 years) has increased by 30 percent in Hong Kong’s residents since 2001.

ADHD medication use carries no excess risk of cardiovascular diseases

3 days ago

Users of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications across age groups do not appear to be at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), although a modest risk increase of cardiac arrest or tachyarrhythmias could not be ruled out, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Shifting paradigms in MS management: Early, optimized interventions improve patient outcomes

04 May 2018

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders – affecting over 2.3 million people globally – and it is the leading cause of nontraumatic disability in young adults. However,the availability of supportive resources and services for people with MS is scarce in many regions of the world. In Malaysia, the prevalence of MS is estimated at 2-3/100,000; the current Malaysian clinical practice guidelines on the management of MS recommend disease modifying agents, such as interferon-β and teriflunomide, as first-line therapeutic agents. In this article, Dr Singer - in partnership with Sanofi and the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences - shares his insights into managing MS dynamically, highlighting the importance of early intervention in improving patient outcomes.

CT angiography may increase potential recipients of EVT for acute ischaemic stroke

CT angiography may increase potential EVT recipients for acute ischaemic stroke

Roshini Claire Anthony, 27 Nov 2022

Using collateral flow findings, as seen on computed tomographic (CT) angiography, may widen the population who can undergo late endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS), according to findings of the MR CLEAN-LATE trial.

Intensive BP-lowering a no-go after reperfusion in ischaemic stroke

Roshini Claire Anthony, 14 Nov 2022

An intensive blood pressure target (<120 mm Hg) should be avoided in patients who have undergone endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) for large-vessel occlusion (LVO), results of the phase III ENCHANTED2/MT* trial showed.

Higher ultra-processed food intake tied to faster cognitive decline

Elaine Soliven, 14 Sep 2022

High consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) appears to be associated with a rapid decline in cognitive function in adults, according to the ELSA-Brasil* study presented at AAIC 2022.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A risk factor for dementia?

Roshini Claire Anthony, 05 Sep 2022

Individuals with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) appear to have an increased risk of developing dementia, particularly vascular dementia, according to a study presented at AAIC 2022.

ICU admission tied to dementia risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 30 Aug 2022

Older adults who have been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) may have an elevated risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia or all types of dementia, according to a study presented at AAIC 2022.

Brexpiprazole shows promise in reducing agitation due to Alzheimer’s dementia

Elaine Soliven, 26 Aug 2022

Treatment with brexpiprazole at either 2 or 3 mg significantly reduced agitation compared with placebo in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Trial 331-14-213* presented at AAIC 2022.