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Boxing Therapy May Reduce Risk for Falls in Patients With Parkinson Disease

By

Colby Stong

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Researchers observed the effect of boxing therapy on overall coordination, gait, and balance in patients with Parkinson disease before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdown.

Do Ablative Neurosurgical Procedures Work for Treatment-Resistant Psychiatric Illness?

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Researchers compared the effects of 4 contemporary ablative neurosurgical procedures on treatment-resistant psychiatric symptoms.

Does Anakinra Have a Role in the Treatment of Severe COVID-19?

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.

Ophthalmic Conditions Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Age-related macular degeneration, DRED, and cataract are associated with an increased risk for incident dementia.

Bedwetting May Improve After Adenotonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Adenotonsillectomy for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to also result in improvement in bedwetting.

Estimated Population Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2 62%

Publish Date September 16, 2021

In the United States, population immunity against SARS-CoV-2 infection was estimated at 62% as of July 15, 2021.

Elevated Risk for Chronic Conditions Found for Transgender People

Publish Date September 16, 2021

Transmasculine and nonbinary individuals at greatest risk for 19 out of 26 conditions examined

Case Reports: Adult-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy Linked to Variations in VRK1 Gene in Hispanic Patients

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date September 15, 2021

Using a series of case reports, the researchers assessed the various clinical phenotypes associated with variations in the VRK1 gene.

Temporospatial Trajectories Reveal Differences Below and Above SCIs

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date September 15, 2021

Researchers observed the trajectories of tissue-specific spinal cord neurodegeneration above and below traumatic and nontraumatic spinal cord injuries.

The Risk for Dementia in Adults With Visual Impairment

By

Vincent Soreca

Publish Date September 15, 2021

Visual treatments may provide modifiable risk factor for dementia.