In patients with epilepsy taking antiseizure and psychotropic medications, drug-drug interactions may not substantially impact outcomes as expected. Patients with epilepsy often have psychiatric comorbidities, such as depression and anxiety. As a...
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Exploring Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways with Neuroimaging and Machine Learning
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Exploring the Risk of Dementia or Neurodegenerative Disease in Adults with ADHD
Exploring the Risk of Dementia or Neurodegenerative Disease in Adults with ADHD
The following is a summary of "Risk of neurodegenerative disease or dementia in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review," published in the August 2023 issue of Psychiatry by Becker et al. Certain psychiatric conditions are linked...
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Lower SBP Targets After Endovascular Therapy Do Not Meet Futility Criteria
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