Month: September 2022

Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to New-Onset Epilepsy

Weight-loss surgery can change a person’s life and health for the better, but new research warns it might also come with a slight risk of developing epilepsy. People who had the surgery had a 45% relative increased risk of developing epilepsy, compared with people who did… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 29, 2022

FDA Approves Amylyx Drug to Slow ALS Progression

In a remarkable development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc’s groundbreaking drug that can effectively slow down the progression of ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This monumental breakthrough may not only extend the lifespan of individuals with ALS, but it could also potentially postpone the occurrence […]

Published on September 29, 2022

The Dance of Cognitive Impairment and Postoperative Delirium: Unveiling the Secrets of Joint Surgery!

Picture this: the operating room is a stage, the patient center stage. As the curtains rise, a delicate pas de deux begins between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and postoperative delirium (POD). The lead dancers? Anesthesia and surgical procedures. This study took a closer look at their performance during total knee arthroplasty, exploring the relationship between […]

Published on September 29, 2022