Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise Against Daytime Sleepiness in Narcolepsy: Novel Study
The effect of vagus nerve stimulation persons with narcolepsy revealed a specific, notable improvement in daytime sleepiness in a novel open-label study.
Incorporating Blood-Based Biomarkers Advances Approach to Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease
The Alzheimer's Association chief science officer discusses release of updated diagnostic guidelines for AD, which incorporate use of plasma-based biomarkers.
The Potential Impact of Lecenemab on Current, Future Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: Expert Interview
Howard Fillit, MD, cofounder/chief scientific officer of the Alzheimer Drug Discovery Foundation, says lecenumab's approval opens the door for future drug development.
FDA Approves Novel Formulation of Rizatriptan Benzoate for Acute Migraine Treatment
To be marketed as Rizafilm, the product is a disintegrating film formulation of the 5-HT-1 receptor antagonist and proven bioequivalent to Merck's Maxalt-MLT.
Risk of Stroke May Diminish with Age in Persons with Diabetes and Hypertension: New Findings
The magnitude of the association with age did not change, however, for other stroke risk factors, including smoking, atrial fibrillation, and LVH, investigators report.
