Meghna Rao

New York

Writer at Freelance

Contributor at Rheumatology Advisor

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Articles

Oral Health and Pain Syndromes in Women: Are They Connected?

1 week ago | neurologyadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Poor oral health corresponds to higher pain severity, according to study findings published in Frontiers in Pain Research. While research has shown a link between oral microbes and migraine, there is limited information about oral health, oral microbiota and migraine, and other pain disorders among women. In a prospective analysis, researchers studied the effect of poor oral health on pain presentations in women.
Poor Sleep Health Prevalent Among Sexual Minority Groups

1 week ago | neurologyadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Sexual minority groups, including gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, are reported to have poor sleep, with their minority status exacerbating the effect. These are the findings of a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. While there are reports suggesting that individuals from sexual minority groups may have suboptimal sleep, there are only few studies that have used standard sleep measures for assessment.
Trofinetide Shows Behavioral Improvements in Rett Syndrome in Phase 4 Trial

1 week ago | neurologyadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Caregivers report that treatment with trofinetide results in improvements in behavior and quality of life (QoL) for patients with Rett syndrome, according to study results presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California. Trofinetide has been approved for the treatment of Rett syndrome in patients aged 2 years and older. However, information regarding real-world outcomes associated with trofinetide is limited.
Lemborexant Effective in Improving Sleep Symptoms in Insomnia Disorder

2 weeks ago | psychiatryadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Treatment with lemborexant vs placebo improves sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset, and sleep efficiency in patients with insomnia disorder, according study results presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California, and published in the journal Neurology. Insomnia disorder has shown to result in poor daytime functioning and a decreased quality of life.
Rapidly Progressive Dementia: Key Factors That May Aid Diagnosis

3 weeks ago | neurologyadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Factors such as hallucinations, cortical visual loss, advanced brain atrophy, and a normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) white blood cell count are found to be associated with rapidly progressive dementia (RPD), according to study results presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California, and published in the journal Neurology.
Stroke-Related Mortality in HIV: Racial and Gender Disparities Persist

3 weeks ago | infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Although stroke-related mortality has decreased among patients with HIV in the United States during the last 2 decades, racial and gender disparities continue to exist, according to study results to be presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California. Demographic factors, such as race and gender, are known to influence stroke-related mortality in HIV.
Lemborexant Effective in Improving Sleep Symptoms in Insomnia Disorder

3 weeks ago | neurologyadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Treatment with lemborexant vs placebo improves sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset, and sleep efficiency in patients with insomnia disorder, according study results presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California, and published in the journal Neurology. Insomnia disorder has shown to result in poor daytime functioning and a decreased quality of life.
Stroke-Related Mortality in HIV: Racial and Gender Disparities Persist

4 weeks ago | thecardiologyadvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Although stroke-related mortality has decreased among patients with HIV in the United States during the last 2 decades, racial and gender disparities continue to exist, according to study results to be presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California. Demographic factors, such as race and gender, are known to influence stroke-related mortality in HIV.
The Way We Speak Shapes How We Live

1 month ago | medium.com | Meghna Rao

The words we use to speak about ourselves, others, and the world around us do more than just convey information. Language is not only a medium of communication; it is a tool that shapes perception, identity, and emotion. Through daily patterns of speaking, we reinforce specific ways of understanding who we are and how we relate to others. The structure and nature of a language, especially the verbs, metaphors, and syntax it uses, can profoundly influence our lived experience.
Stroke-Related Mortality in HIV: Racial and Gender Disparities Persist

1 month ago | clinicaladvisor.com | Meghna Rao

Although stroke-related mortality has decreased among patients with HIV in the United States during the last 2 decades, racial and gender disparities continue to exist, according to study results to be presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, held from April 5 to 9, 2025, in San Diego, California. Demographic factors, such as race and gender, are known to influence stroke-related mortality in HIV.