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Retinal signs may help detect dementia, mild cognitive impairment

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Retinal microvascular signs, while relatively rare, may reflect microvascular pathology in the brain, which potentially leads to dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a recent cross-sectional analysis of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities cohort.

Time and size key to functional recovery in thrombectomy for large-core stroke

Pearl Toh, 3 days ago

A latest study at ISC 2019 shows that even patients with large-core stroke damage can have a good outcome after mechanical clot removal with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), depending on the size of the infarct and time lapses between stroke onset and treatment.

Canagliflozin may reduce stroke risk in patients with T2D, CVD

Roshini Claire Anthony, 4 days ago

An additional benefit of canagliflozin when administered to patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high cardiovascular (CV) risk may be a reduced risk of stroke, according to results from the CANVAS* Program.

Cilostazol + aspirin/clopidogrel may reduce recurrent ischaemic stroke risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 5 days ago

The addition of the phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor cilostazol to either aspirin or clopidogrel reduced the risk of recurrent stroke among patients at high risk of recurrence following a non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke, according to the CSPS.com* study conducted in Japan.

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.

Management of dementia beyond cognition – a deeper look into BPSD and CVD

13 Dec 2017

At the Schwabe-Menarini lunch symposium of the 11^th International Congress of the Asian Society AgainstDementia (ASAD) 2017 held in Bangkok, Thailand, Professor Ralf Ihl highlighted the role of standardized Gingko biloba extract EGb 761^®for the treatment of patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Meanwhile, Associate Professor Nagaendran Kandiah presented clinical findings on the association between cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and dementia, and emphasized the role of EGb 761^®in the management of dementia with CVD.

Drug and non-drug approaches to managing tension-type headache

01 Jul 2017

At the recent launch of Nurofen^® Express by Reckitt Benckiser Malaysia, Ms Joyce McSwan spoke on the importance of managing tension-type headache (TTH), highlighting the roles of drug and non-drug approaches in improving treatment outcomes.

Hypertension and cholesterol lowering interventions do not reduce cognitive decline

Roshini Claire Anthony, 22 Nov 2016

Blood pressure lowering medications and statins do not prevent cognitive and functional decline in elderly patients, according to results of the HOPE-3 trial* presented at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA 2016) held recently in New Orleans, Louisiana, US.

An uncommon cause of hyperthyroidism

Dr. Rose Zhao-Wei Ting, 16 Nov 2016

A 55-year-old man presented with almost one year history of heat intolerance, mild palpitation and significant weight loss. Free T3 and T4 were elevated with normal TSH. Patient had suboptimal response to carbimazole therapy.

Time and size key to functional recovery in thrombectomy for large-core stroke

Pearl Toh, 15 Feb 2019

Cilostazol + aspirin/clopidogrel may reduce recurrent ischaemic stroke risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 13 Feb 2019

Early action key to ending dementia

Jackey Suen, 29 Nov 2018

Early detection, intervention and adoption of a healthy lifestyle are the key to ending dementia, according to Professor Vincent Mok of the Division of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Multidomain intervention effective for dementia prevention

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 28 Nov 2018

Multidomain intervention which includes nutrition, exercise, cognitive training and vascular risk monitoring is effective in preventing dementia, findings from the FINGER study have shown.

Ginkgo biloba extract improves cognition and overall condition after ischaemic stroke

Christina Lau, 23 Nov 2018

Use of a ginkgo biloba extract on top of standard preventive treatment is shown to improve cognitive function and overall condition after acute ischaemic stroke.