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February 2nd 2023
In a population-based cohort study in China, researchers found that a healthy lifestyle contributed to slower declines in memory for older adults.
January 24th 2023
Clinical Efficacy, Safety of Brolucizumab Similar to Trial Results for nAMD Patients
The result show the gain in best-corrected visual acuity and the reduction in central subfield thickness at the conclusion of the core study was maintained up to week 24 of the extension study, with no differences in the safety profile.
Medication May Worsen Sleep Instability in Patients with Parkinson Disease
Patients with Parkinson disease had more pronounced sleep instability than those with other disorders marked by alpha-synuclein buildup, but those differences diminished after adjusting for medication differences, a new study found.