Epilepsy in the elderly is quite prevalent and can bring serious complications to hospitalized patients. But what factors can predict which of these patients will remain in the hospital for a longer time and thus increase mortality and hospitalization costs? … Read More →
Researchers validate a questionnaire in Portuguese to detect a common sleep disorder
Patients with Parkinson’s disease commonly present with a sleep disorder characterized by moving arms and legs violently while dreaming. The diagnosis is only made by an expensive exam called Polysomnography. Researchers validated the Brazilian Portuguese version of a screening questionnaire to help detect this disorder. … Read More →
Eating habits, personality, mood, and headache: how eating disorders can relate to migraine?
Migraine is a common disorder without a cure. To unveil novel treatment possibilities, Turkish researchers went to look to an unexpected association: the relationship between migraine and eating disorders. They found that persons with migraine have a higher prevalence of eating disorders, and having both conditions seems to worsen migraine. … Read More →
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