Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents

Mobility, self-care, independent living disability higher in areas with high microplastics MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study released February 25, 2025, that will … Read more

Effectiveness of Epidural Steroid Injections for Chronic Back Pain

AAN Publishes Updated Systematic Review on Epidural Steroid Injections for Chronic Back Pain The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released a new systematic review aimed at helping… The post Effectiveness of Epidural Steroid Injections for Chronic Back Pain appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Epidural Steroid Injections for Chronic Back Pain: An AAN Systematic Review

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TheĀ American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other clinicians the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether they reduce pain and disability for people with certain kinds of chronic back pain. The systematic review is published in the February 12, … Read more

Blood Pressure Swings May Accelerate Cognitive Aging

A recent study published in Neurology highlights a potential link between fluctuating blood pressure and cognitive decline in older adults, particularly among Black participants. Researchers found that those with the highest variability in systolic blood pressure had lower cognitive test scores, equating to nearly three years of cognitive aging. This association was not observed in … Read more