Neurology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of April 4, 2022

07/04/2022 9 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Neurology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of April 4, 2022

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In this week's addition, the FDA approval of a transdermal patch to treat Alzheimer's-related dementia; the link between daily napping among older adults and an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease; an oral treatment for Parkinson's demonstrated positive phase 2 results; and more. Read the full coverage here: FDA approves transdermal patch to treat Alzheimer's-related dementia Daily napping among older adults linked to a 40% higher risk for Alzheimer's disease Oral treatment for Parkinson's shows positive phase 2 results Sleep academy warns lawmakers about health risks of permanent daylight saving time AAN: Medication, exercise more beneficial than stent in preventing stroke References: Press Release Li P, et al. Alzheimers Dement. 2022;doi:10.1002/alz.12636. Press Release Press Release Turan TN, et al. Neurology. 2022;doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000200030.

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