Obesity Associated With Worse Working Memory in Women But Not Men
Obesity, but not overweight, is associated with poorer working memory in women.
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Shorter Sleep Duration Associated With Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Epidemiologic data indicate that shorter sleep duration (≤5 hours per night) is associated with lower bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Fremanezumab Effectively Treats Migraines That Failed to Respond to Preventive Medications
Fremanezumab was found to be effective and well-tolerated in patients with migraine who have failed to respond to prior preventive treatment.
Sleep Disturbances May Affect Chronic Pain Outcomes
Sleep disturbance may be associated with reduced improvements in pain interference and pain severity in patients with chronic pain, regardless of whether they are treated with opioids.
ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers May Reduce Migraine Frequency
Lipophilic angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers may effectively reduce migraine frequency.
Updated Criteria for Headache Attributed to Transient Ischemic Attacks
Researchers have proposed an update to the International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 criteria for headache attributed to transient ischemic attacks.
CB2 Receptor Agonist Effective for Neuropathic Pain in Preclinical Studies
CNTX-6016, a highly-selective cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist, was found to provide adequate analgesia in preclinical models of neuropathic pain.
Left Atrial Appendage Electrical Isolation Increases Stroke Risk
A significantly increased stroke risk was identified following left atrial appendage electrical isolation; however, the risk could be reduced by oral anticoagulation or placement of a left atrial appendage occlusion device.
Smartphone-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation May Reduce Monthly Headache Days in Migraine
The use of a smartphone-based progressive muscle relaxation was found to be associated with a reduction in monthly headache days and depression scores in patients with migraine.
Opioid Prescription Trends for Migraine in Youth in the ED
The use of opioids in emergency departments for the management of migraine pain in adolescents and young adults was found to be common.
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