The risk for disordered eating and related worsened mental and physical health outcomes is greater in adolescents with obesity than in those without. Assessment for eating disorder symptoms and presentation is vital.
Disrupted sleep is an easily detectable and modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer disease. Learn how sleep metrics could become powerful tools for detection, prevention, and intervention, even before cognitive symptoms appear.
Emerging evidence suggests SGLT2 inhibitors may help to prevent or slow neurodegeneration. Review their mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential.
Understanding the neuroanatomy of language and the corresponding subtypes of primary progressive aphasia can help you select biomarker tests, interpret imaging, and tailor treatment for patients.
10 years after bariatric surgery and extensive weight loss, a 27-year-old took prednisolone to regain weight. But 3 months later, she presented with corneal melting and perforation.
FND perplexes and frustrates patients and physicians alike. Limited knowledge and insufficient awareness delays diagnosis and treatment, and many patients feel misunderstood and stigmatized. How can you recognize FND and what are the treatment options?
10 years after bariatric surgery and extensive weight loss, a 27-year-old took prednisolone to regain weight. But 3 months later, she presented with corneal melting and perforation.
Two cases of iCAA decades after neurosurgery offer new insights into its elusive pathophysiology. What can you learn from the clinical, imaging, and neuropathological findings?
Five-pronged grasping forceps were required to remove a sponge impacted in the esophagus of an 81-year-old woman with dementia. An esophageal ulcer found during follow-up endoscopy was treated with a PPI.
Newcomer PACAP could make the difference in migraine control
Anti-CGRP therapy has dramatically improved migraine treatment for many patients since its introduction in 2018. However, 30–40% of patients do not respond adequately to these drugs.
Prof. Messoud Ashina talks to us about PACAP and why targeting this pathway could offer a new future option for such patients.
Children’s and youths’ self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) significantly impact their parents, often causing elevated stress and distress. In addition to managing the emotional toll, parents need to actively participate in their child’s …
To meet the growing need for new therapies for major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD), there has been renewed interest in the potential antidepressant activity of classic psychedelics, such as psilocybin and …
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) damage neurons in the nervous system over time. This happens because of a mix of things, such as abnormal protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, abnormal neuronal death, and genetics [ 1 , 2 ]. These processes …
Xanomeline/trospium chloride (COBENFY™) is a promising new treatment option for schizophrenia in the USA. The orally administered, first-in-class drug is composed of xanomeline, an M1 and M4 receptor selective muscarinic agonist, and trospium …
PET imaging is playing an increasingly critical role in managing AD. Our expert-led program will empower you with practical strategies and real-world case studies to effectively integrate it into clinical practice.
This content is intended for healthcare professionals outside of the UK.
How can your team use biomarkers to improve diagnosis and management of AD? Explore the use of biomarker testing to interpret results and guide treatment strategies with these expert videos and unique educational escape room.
This content is intended for healthcare professionals outside of the UK.
PET imaging is playing an increasingly critical role in early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, disease staging, and guiding treatment decisions. But how can you effectively integrate it into clinical practice? Our expert-led program will empower you with practical strategies and real-world case studies.
This content is intended for healthcare professionals outside of the UK.
This webinar and infographic offer expert insights into new data on novel PET biomarkers and tracers, with practical learning to detect early signs of Alzheimer disease, advance diagnostic accuracy, and identify those who would benefit from disease-modifying therapies.
Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is one of the most common forms of chronic liver disease (CLD) and a leading indication for liver transplantation. Globally, ALD accounted for the loss of approximately 11 million life-years in 2019 [ 1 , 2 ].
Veterans are prone to experiencing both mental health challenges and harm from gambling, yet little is known about the psychosocial factors that may increase risk. This study examined predictors of gambling harm severity in a sample of UK Armed …
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a chronic progressive condition with a high prevalence and incidence worldwide [ 1 ]. A recent comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of 100 studies including 6,908,440 patients reported a global CKD …
Many refugees experience exposure to chronic and traumatic stressors that can lead to complex mental health and other health care needs. The integration of behavioral health into primary care is a promising approach for addressing complex health …
