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Uncover the potential link between antiepileptic drug use and Parkinson’s disease incidence; join the discussion to decipher the results of this groundbreaking case-control study and explore the future of epilepsy treatment.

Exploring the power of focused ultrasound in disrupting the blood-brain barrier, Dr. Ahluwalia’s LIBERATE trial is set to revolutionize the treatment landscape for glioblastoma.

Unveiling the Cognitive Potential of Multivitamin Supplementation in Older Adults A recent study has unearthed new insights into the effects of multivitamin supplementation on memory performance in older adults, bringing implications for medical professionals and their approach towards cognitive health in their aging patients. Key Points: Additional Points: “We can only speculate at this time. Older adults with cardiovascular risk factors tend to have lower vitamin and mineral circulating levels. Supplementation with multivitamins may help restore these deficiencies, providing [a] secondary benefit to cognitive health.” Adam M. Brickman, PhD, Professor of Neuropsychology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Age, a Critical Moderator in Anxiety/Depression and Cognitive Outcomes in MS In recent findings from the ACTRIMS Forum 2023, researchers underscored the crucial role of age in the relationship between mental health and cognitive outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Key Points: “Considering age is necessary when exploring the links between depression or anxiety and cognition in people with MS.” Researchers from the University of Toronto

Unveiling the Secret to Superior Cognitive Health in the Oldest-Old In a breakthrough research, an understanding of the resistance of certain 90+ individuals to neurodegenerative pathologies leading to superior cognitive abilities emerges, presenting avenues for preserving cognitive health in advanced ages. Key Points: “There are some individuals who can maintain high levels of cognitive function well into advanced ages. Further research into the factors that enable these individuals to maintain their cognitive function could provide insights into how to preserve cognitive health despite advanced age.” María M. Corrada, ScD, co-principal investigator of the study

Promising Discovery: Existing Drugs Could Be Repurposed for First Treatment of Dementia-Linked Strokes Clinical trials reveal the potential of two commonly used cardiac drugs, isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol, to serve as novel treatment options for lacunar strokes, a leading cause of dementia. Key Points: “Now we understand more about what is triggering these small vessel strokes to attack the brain, we’ve been able to focus our efforts on treatments that can put a halt to this damage…as these drugs are already widely available for other circulatory disorders, and inexpensive, it shouldn’t take too long to move our findings from research into everyday clinical practice.” Professor Joanna Wardlaw of the University of Edinburgh and UK Dementia Research Institute