Ischemic stroke incidence may be impacted by exposure to air pollution; this impact may be further exacerbated by harmful lifestyle habits.

Trajectories of emotion regulation across ages 3 to 7 years predict attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.

HealthDay News — The prevalence of suicide is higher among those with epilepsy compared with the general population, according to a study published in the December issue of Epilepsy & Behavior.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater improvements.

Prehospital management in a mobile stroke unit vs EMS management is associated with a significantly lower level of disability at discharge.

There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study.

Prenatal cannabis use is not associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorder risk in children, but further research is warranted.

Among patients with poststroke pain, scrambler therapy may lead to a reduction in pain, but its long-term effect is unclear.

HealthDay News — In pregnant women, the oral microbiome is associated with stress and mental health, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in BMJ Mental Health.

Prescription of guideline-directed medical therapies 30 days after hospitalization is less likely after ischemic stroke in women vs men.

Lithium aspartate does not provide significant relief for post-COVID-19 symptoms of fatigue or cognitive dysfunction.

Antiviral treatment is underutilized among children and adolescents hospitalized with influenza, according to research.