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Researchers find evidence for genetic relationship between epileptic seizures and depression

From the time of Hippocrates, physicians have suspected a link between epilepsy and depression. Now, for the first time, scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Columbia University have found evidence that seizures and mood disorders such as depression may share the same genetic cause in some people with epilepsy, which may lead to better screening and treatment to improve patients' quality of life.

10 Jan 2018

Study: Most patients with unknown spinal cord inflammation have alternative, specific diagnosis

A study by Mayo Clinic researchers found that most patients with suspected spinal cord inflammation of unknown cause have an alternative, specific diagnosis.

10 Jan 2018

New ACOEM statement provides recommendations for managing obesity in workplace

Effective prevention and treatment steps- including coverage for bariatric surgery, when indicated- can help employers to control the health and economic impact of obesity in the workplace, according to an ACOEM Guidance Statement, published in the January Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

8 Jan 2018

Experimental device could help ease tinnitus symptoms by targeting unruly nerve activity in the brain

Millions of Americans hear ringing in their ears -- a condition called tinnitus -- but a new study shows an experimental device could help quiet the phantom sounds by targeting unruly nerve activity in the brain.

5 Jan 2018

MGH study points toward potential strategy for treating X-linked disorders

A study from a team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators points toward a potential strategy for treating X-linked disorders - those caused by mutations in the X chromosome - in females.

4 Jan 2018

Poor oral health contributes to frailty in older adults

Oral health issues are common among older adults. These issues include tooth loss, gum disease, tooth decay, and dry mouth.

4 Jan 2018

Migraine surgery leads to significant improvements in everyday functioning and coping ability

In addition to reducing headache frequency and severity, surgical treatment for migraine leads to significant improvements in everyday functioning and coping ability, according to a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

3 Jan 2018

Review calls for improvement in post-hospital recovery care for sepsis survivors

Despite improvement in the rates of people dying of sepsis in the hospital, the condition is still a leading cause of hospital readmissions and costs, as well as long-term disabilities and impairments, prompting University of Pittsburgh and University of Michigan medical scientists to develop thorough recommendations for post-hospital recovery care and future clinical trials.

2 Jan 2018

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found to be effective in reducing tinnitus severity

A randomized controlled trial published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics discloses the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a treatment for chronic tinnitus.

2 Jan 2018

UAB study shows missense mutations as key risk factor for severe symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 1

Research led by Ludwine Messiaen, Ph.D., professor of genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, shows that missense mutations in a cluster of just five codons in the NF1 gene are an important risk factor for severe symptoms of the genetic disease neurofibromatosis type 1.

28 Dec 2017

UCLA study reveals positive effects of estrogen treatment in people with MS

A study by UCLA researchers reveals the cellular basis for how the hormone estrogen protects against damage to the central nervous system in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

28 Dec 2017

Opioid prescribing for disabled Medicare beneficiaries related to county-level economic factors

For non-elderly Americans on disability, local prescribing of opioid pain medications is significantly related to county-level economic factors like unemployment and income level, reports a study in the January issue of Medical Care, published by Wolters Kluwer.

28 Dec 2017

Disability News and Research

Researchers find evidence for genetic relationship between epileptic seizures and depression

Study: Most patients with unknown spinal cord inflammation have alternative, specific diagnosis

New ACOEM statement provides recommendations for managing obesity in workplace

Experimental device could help ease tinnitus symptoms by targeting unruly nerve activity in the brain

MGH study points toward potential strategy for treating X-linked disorders

Poor oral health contributes to frailty in older adults

Migraine surgery leads to significant improvements in everyday functioning and coping ability

Review calls for improvement in post-hospital recovery care for sepsis survivors

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found to be effective in reducing tinnitus severity

UAB study shows missense mutations as key risk factor for severe symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 1

UCLA study reveals positive effects of estrogen treatment in people with MS

Opioid prescribing for disabled Medicare beneficiaries related to county-level economic factors

Kessler Foundation wins second Hearst fellowship for cognitive rehabilitation research

Researchers find more precise, neuroprotective approach to fix MS-damaged nerves

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate, study says

The long goodbye: Coping with sadness and grief before a loved one dies

Automated social media accounts can be dangerous to your health

When nursing homes push out poor and disabled patients

Study: People with rare diseases at high risk for experiencing poor quality of life

Cervical pessary lowers rate of preterm birth

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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