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When Does Brain Death Occur? Parkinson's-Paraquat Links; AI Boosts ARIA Detection

— News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

Controversy continues over when physicians should , NPR reported.

The EPA released a new draft report affirming the , saying the evidence tying Parkinson's disease in humans to paraquat exposure from pesticide use was insufficient.

Meanwhile, the BBC said that U.K.-based paraquat pesticide maker Syngenta may have in documents used in legal action brought by U.S. farmers.

in monitoring amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in Alzheimer's patients treated with aducanumab (Aduhelm) in clinical trials. (JAMA Network Open)

Motor outcomes seen with 6 mg/kg/day of vamorolone (Agamree) at 24 weeks in boys with were maintained to 48 weeks of treatment. (Neurology)

Limiting screen time and returning to school early were linked with after concussion in adolescents. (British Journal of Sports Medicine)

The Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor in relapsing multiple sclerosis in a dose-dependent manner, a post-hoc analysis of phase II trial data showed. (Neurology)

Brain was atypical in preterm-born infants and associated with social, sensory, and repetitive behaviors at age 18 months. (Nature Communications)

Physical activity to a very small extent, a meta-analysis showed. (JAMA Network Open)

The American Academy of Neurology issued a position statement on , saying action is needed to ensure effective medications are accessible for people with complex, chronic neurologic conditions. (Neurology)

  • Judy George covers neurology and neuroscience news for 51˶, writing about brain aging, Alzheimer’s, dementia, MS, rare diseases, epilepsy, autism, headache, stroke, Parkinson’s, ALS, concussion, CTE, sleep, pain, and more.