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In adolescents and young adults who screen positive for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reveals strong reductions in white matter, a new study has found.

The intake of certain polyphenols may be tied to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) particularly in Black individuals, according to a study from the US presented at Nutrition 2022.

In the secondary analysis of the phase III ADVANCE trial, responder rates were markedly higher with atogepant irrespective of dose than with placebo in adults with migraine.

The risk of developing dementia in older adults appears to be elevated in the presence of atrial fibrillation, with some indication of a risk increase already at age <65 years, according to a study.

Patients with multiple sclerosis can benefit from a 6-week regimen of whole-body vibration, which can improve their fine motor accuracy, functional mobility, and quality of life, reports a recent study.

Individuals with resistant hypertension who undergo lifestyle modification have better cognitive function, and this benefit may be attributed to the reduced ambulatory systolic blood pressure (SBP) changes through weight loss, suggests a study.

An investigational digital intervention delivered through a video game–based interface, called AKL-T03, significantly improves attention span and cognitive functioning among patients with major depression when compared to a control condition, a study has shown. In addition, it is well tolerated and has minimal adverse events.

In the treatment of patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy, transdermally administered cannabidiol is well tolerated but is not superior to placebo in terms of reducing seizure frequency, according to a study.