Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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Neurocognitive Disorders

Uncontrolled Hypertension May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Over Time

Brandon May

January 15, 2021

Study researchers evaluated whether hypertension and prehypertension could predict greater decline in cognitive performance.

Sleep Disorders

Actigraphy Sleep Patterns Predict Cognitive Changes, Middle-Aged Hispanic/Latino Population

Brandon May

January 14, 2021

Longer sleep-onset latency, as monitored by wrist actigraphy, predicts long-term declines in global cognitive function, verbal learning, and memory in Hispanic/Latino adults.

Stroke

Late-Onset Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Stroke

Brandon May

January 13, 2021

This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.

Epilepsy

Higher Doses of Midazolam May Reduce Rescue Therapy Need in Status Epilepticus

Brandon May

January 12, 2021

Researchers investigated benzodiazepine use in people with status epilepticus, and the relationship between a low dose, breakthrough seizures, and respiratory support in this population.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Prehospital Tranexamic Acid Increases Mortality Risk in Isolated Severe TBI

Brandon May

January 12, 2021

In patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury, prehospital treatment with tranexamic acid may increase the risk mortality.

Migraine and Headache

Oral Rimegepant Effective for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine in Adults

Brandon May

January 11, 2021

Study researchers investigated the efficacy of rimegepant compared with placebo for the preventive treatment of migraine.

Migraine and Headache

Galcanezumab May Improve Quality of Life in Episodic and Chronic Migraine

Brandon May

January 8, 2021

Study researchers found that function in daily life improved as migraine headache days reduced, and that migraine patients treated with galcanezumab had improved quality of life.

Migraine and Headache

Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache After Mild TBI Linked to Diminished Pain Inhibition, Greater Depression

Brandon May

January 7, 2021

Persistent post-traumatic headache after mild TBI is associated with diminished pain inhibitory capacity, greater depression, and greater pain catastrophizing.

Stroke

Patients Treated for Stroke During COVID-19 Pandemic Have Delayed Thrombolysis

Brandon May

January 6, 2021

Study researchers investigated whether the COVID-19 pandemic potentially contributed to the delay in acute stroke care.

Multiple Sclerosis

Electronic Patient-Reported EDSS Highly Correlates With Standard EDSS for Disability Assessment in MS

Brandon May

January 5, 2021

An electronic, unsupervised, patient-reported EDSS to assess disability in multiple sclerosis offers promise in clinical research and care for this population.

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