Neurology

The American Academy of Neurology has updated its 2008 guidelines for treating blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, headache, and adult spasticity based on new literature and evidence.

Researchers have provided an update on the causal estimates for the effects of adult body mass index (BMI), childhood BMI, and vitamin D status on multiple sclerosis risk. Learn more about the update.

The risk of new-onset Parkinson disease in patients with rosacea was examined in a recent study.

The effects of alcohol consumption on acute cardiovascular risk were examined in a recent study.

A new study explores how a lack of sleep may influence the hormones that control hunger and alter eating patterns.

A new study from the CDC examines how many adults in the United States are getting the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night.

New research suggests that the amount and size of brain lesions impacts patients’ ability to taste certain foods.

The relationship between irregular sleep schedules and insulin resistance were examined in a recent study.

A recent study assessed the effectiveness of guideline-recommended therapies for Parkinson disease patients, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

The FDA has approved new options for lower limb spasticity, relapsed multiple myeloma, and diabetic foot ulcers that healthcare professionals should be aware of.