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Melatonin for Insomnia Linked to Cardiovascular Harm
11/21/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A new analysis presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2025 suggests that chronic melatonin use may not be as benign as widely believed
A new analysis presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2025 suggests that chronic melatonin use may not be as benign as widely believed
A new analysis presented at the...
11/21/2025
Neurology
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Moderate to Severe OSA May Raise Risk for Cerebral Microbleeds
11/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently linked with an increased risk of incident cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) over 8 years, according to a population-based study published online in JAMA Network Open.
Moderate to severe obstructive...
11/03/2025
Neurology
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Insomnia Linked With Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
09/23/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a median 5.6 years compared with older adults without insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Older adults with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over a median 5.6 years compared with older adults without insomnia, according to a study published in Neurology.
Older adults with chronic...
09/23/2025
Neurology
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Sleep Regularity Linked With Better Cognition, But Balance Patterns Best for BDNF
09/15/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
While regularity in day-to-day sleep patterns appears beneficial for cognitive function, sleep patterns that are rigid or highly regular may not be optimal in terms of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
While regularity in day-to-day sleep patterns appears beneficial for cognitive function, sleep patterns that are rigid or highly regular may not be optimal in terms of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
While regularity in day-to-day...
09/15/2025
Neurology
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New AASM Patient-Reported Outcome Tool Valid for Monitoring Sleep Apnea
09/08/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is clinically valid, reliable, and feasible for monitoring treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults with obstructive sleep...
A patient-reported outcome tool...
09/08/2025
Neurology
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Cannabinoids Produce Worse Sleep Outcomes in Small Pilot Study
08/15/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) resulted in worse sleep for study participants with insomnia.
A single dose of...
08/15/2025
Neurology
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Loudness of Snoring May Indicate Greater Hyperactivity in Children and Adolescents
01/16/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
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New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance Reverses Some Previous Recommendations
12/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends significant changes in the treatment of patients with restless leg syndrome (RLS), and updates the academy’s previous guidance from 2012.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2024
Neurology
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Daytime Sleepiness Linked With Predementia Syndrome in Older Adults
12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction, consisting of excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, are at increased risk of developing a predementia syndrome called motoric cognitive risk syndrome, according to a study published in...
Older adults with sleep-related...
12/10/2024
Neurology
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Targeted Lucidity Reactivation May Help Ease Narcolepsy-Related Nightmares
11/18/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of patients with narcolepsy provide proof-of-concept evidence that a procedure called targeted lucidity reactivation can be adapted for narcolepsy-related nightmares.
Results from a pilot study of...
11/18/2024
Neurology

Migraine CME Series

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Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Worse Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
02/03/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study found no evidence that preinjury antidepressant use increases short-term mortality, need for emergency brain surgery, or length of hospitalization following TBI.
A large nationwide cohort study...
02/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Fremanezumab Reduces Migraine Days in Pediatric Episodic Migraine
01/30/2026
Maria Mantas
In a recent randomized, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that fremanezumab significantly reduced monthly migraine days compared with placebo in children and adolescents with episodic migraine. 
In a recent randomized, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that fremanezumab significantly reduced monthly migraine days compared with placebo in children and adolescents with episodic migraine. 
In a recent randomized,...
01/30/2026
Neurology
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FDA Approves Copper Histidinate Treatment for Pediatric Menkes Disease
01/19/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a copper histidinate (Zycubo) injection as the first treatment for Menkes disease in pediatric patients.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a copper histidinate (Zycubo) injection as the first treatment for Menkes disease in pediatric patients.
The US Food and Drug...
01/19/2026
Neurology
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Endovascular Thrombectomy Shows Durable 3-Year Benefit in Basilar Artery Occlusion
01/06/2026
Maria Mantas
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) provides durable functional and survival benefits for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, according to long-term follow-up data from a randomized clinical trial. 
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) provides durable functional and survival benefits for patients with acute basilar artery occlusion, according to long-term follow-up data from a randomized clinical trial. 
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT)...
01/06/2026
Neurology
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Antiseizure Medication Dose Adjustments During Pregnancy: Findings from the MONEAD Study
01/06/2026
Sarah Fleming
A new analysis from the US-based Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs (MONEAD) study, published in Neurology, examines how antiseizure medications (ASMs) were adjusted during pregnancy and early postpartum...
A new analysis from the US-based Maternal Outcomes and Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs (MONEAD) study, published in Neurology, examines how antiseizure medications (ASMs) were adjusted during pregnancy and early postpartum...
A new analysis from the US-based...
01/06/2026
Neurology
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AAN Issues Evidence-Based Guideline for Management of Functional Seizures
12/18/2025
Sarah Fleming
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), published in Neurology, provides comprehensive recommendations for diagnosing and managing functional seizures.
A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), published in Neurology, provides comprehensive recommendations for diagnosing and managing functional seizures.
A new clinical practice...
12/18/2025
Neurology
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Late-Window IV Thrombolysis Before Transfer May Improve Stroke Outcomes
12/17/2025
Sarah Fleming
A multicenter study suggests that extended-window IV thrombolysis before thrombectomy transfer may enhance outcomes and recanalization in AIS-LVO without increasing hemorrhagic risk.
A multicenter study suggests that extended-window IV thrombolysis before thrombectomy transfer may enhance outcomes and recanalization in AIS-LVO without increasing hemorrhagic risk.
A multicenter study suggests...
12/17/2025
Neurology
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Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Greater Alzheimer Neuropathology, Study Finds
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Nearly Doubles Parkinson Disease Risk
12/09/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to nearly double the risk for later development of Parkinson disease (PD), but early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may attenuate that risk by 30%.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to nearly double the risk for later development of Parkinson disease (PD), but early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may attenuate that risk by 30%.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
12/09/2025
Neurology
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Deramiocel Meets Key Endpoints in Phase 3 HOPE-3 Duchenne Trial
12/05/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy for the treatment of cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), met its primary and secondary endpoints in the phase 3 HOPE-3 trial, according to Capricor Therapeutics.
Deramiocel, an investigational cell therapy for the treatment of cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), met its primary and secondary endpoints in the phase 3 HOPE-3 trial, according to Capricor Therapeutics.
Deramiocel, an investigational...
12/05/2025
Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology

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