Retrospective questionnaire data showed sleeping less than 7 hours a night during adolescence may be linked with an increased risk of developing MS. (Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry)
A proposed biosimilar matched reference natalizumab (Tysabri) in efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in patients with relapsing-remitting MS. (JAMA Neurology)
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy led to more children being able to walk 2 years after diagnosis, data from Australia suggested. (Lancet Child & Adolescent Health)
In pediatric patients, ages 5-18 years, with acute concussion, return-to-school within 2 days of acute injury led to lower symptom burden at 14 days post-injury compared with later return. (JAMA Network Open)
Pre-pregnancy migraine was associated with higher risks of preterm delivery, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia compared with no migraine. (Neurology)
Did the FDA make the right call about investigational donanemab for early Alzheimer’s? (AlzForum)
Orienteering, which combines high-intensity interval exercise with map-reading skills, was tied to better spatial navigation and memory in adults. (PLOS One)
Reduced kidney function was associated with increased levels of dementia-related blood biomarkers, but not increased dementia risk. (JAMA Network Open)
In a documentary premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, actor Michael J. Fox opened up about his Parkinson’s disease. (Variety)
What happens when a neurosurgeon becomes a patient? (Washington Post)
Stroke expert Ralph Sacco, MD, MS, the only physician who served as the president of both the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Neurology, died at age 65 of a brain tumor. (Neurology)
Source: MedicalNewsToday.com
