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For Medicare Patients, Costs of MS Drugs Rise Sevenfold Over 10 Years

For Medicare Patients, Costs of MS Drugs Rise Sevenfold Over 10 Years

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Medicare patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) saw their medication costs soar by more than sevenfold over a decade, a new study finds. It’s no secret that the costs of MS drugs have skyrocketed in recent years. When the first so-called disease-modifying […]

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Regular Vaccines Advised With Multiple Sclerosis

Regular Vaccines Advised With Multiple Sclerosis

Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you can and should receive recommended vaccinations — including annual flu shots, a new American Academy of Neurology guideline says. “We reviewed all of the available evidence, and for people with MS, preventing infections through vaccine use is a […]

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Nourianz Approved to Treat ‘Off’ Episodes in Parkinson Disease

Nourianz Approved to Treat ‘Off’ Episodes in Parkinson Disease

Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nourianz (istradefylline) tablets have been approved as an add-on treatment to levodopa/carbidopa for adults with Parkinson disease experiencing “off” episodes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday. The drug is available in 20-mg or 40-mg doses, but the maximum recommended dosage in patients taking […]

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Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities

Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities

Migraine vs. headache pain: Similarities and differences The pain of migraine and tension headache are similar and tend to be mild, moderate, or severe in nature. The pain for each type of headache may be located on one side of the head or on both sides of the head. The differences between the pain of […]

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Migraines and Seizures (Symptoms, Auras, Medication)

Migraines and Seizures (Symptoms, Auras, Medication)

Migraine and seizure definitions, auras, symptoms, and signs A migraine is a collection of neurological symptoms that usually includes a severe and throbbing headache. A seizure is a change in the brain’s electrical activity that may affect how a person acts or what they do for a short period. The most common seizure disorder is […]

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peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy)

peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy)

What is Plegridy? What is Plegridy used for? Peginterferon beta-1a (Plegridy) is a protein produced by recombinant DNA technology using genetically engineered Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells into which the human interferon beta genes have been introduced. It is used for treating multiple sclerosis (MS). It differs from interferon beta-1a by having polyethylene glycol attached to […]

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Concussions May Leave Former NFL Players With Another Issue: Impotence

Concussions May Leave Former NFL Players With Another Issue: Impotence

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Low testosterone is not something most people typically associate with NFL players. But repeated concussions from professional football appear to be damaging the sex life of players, causing erectile dysfunction and lowering their levels of the male hormone, a new study […]

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Is Your Forgetfulness Reason for Concern?

Is Your Forgetfulness Reason for Concern?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Do others tell you that you’re forgetful? Do you have a hard time remembering names? Memory lapses happen to nearly everyone and can happen at any age. Experts say it can be normal to forget things over time, especially information you […]

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fingolimod (Gilenya)

fingolimod (Gilenya)

What is fingolimod? What is fingolimod used for? Fingolimod is an oral medication used for treating multiple sclerosis (MS). Its mechanism of action is unknown, although it may work by reducing the number of circulating lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell), leading to reduced migration of white blood cells into the central nervous system. […]

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Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm

Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm

Latest Neurology News FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have nearly three times the risk of suicide and self-harm, which indicates that there may be a link between the physical condition and mental health. In a new study, Penn State researchers analyzed data on more than 24,000 people […]