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People suffering from schizophrenia at greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases

Researchers have long known that people with autoimmune diseases, such as hepatitis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and psoriasis, are at greater risk of developing schizophrenia.

24 Feb 2014

Antibody in people with MS may be present long before onset of symptoms

An antibody found in the blood of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be present long before the onset of the disease and its symptoms, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

24 Feb 2014

Highlights: Ky. malpractice bill; Texas punishes doc under abortion law; DOJ enters whistleblower case

A selection of health policy stories from Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Colorado and Florida.

21 Feb 2014

New smart phone app may help people detect epileptic seizures and treat stroke

Two new smart phone applications may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment, according to two studies released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

21 Feb 2014

XenoPort reports net loss of $19.1 million for fourth quarter 2013

XenoPort, Inc. announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Revenues for the fourth quarter were $2.9 million, compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2012. Net loss for the fourth quarter was $19.1 million compared to net income of $3.0 million that resulted from a non-cash gain from XenoPort's litigation settlement with Glaxo Group Limited in the fourth quarter of 2012. At December 31, 2013, XenoPort had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $58.7 million.

20 Feb 2014

Stress does lead to more headaches, new study reveals

A new study provides evidence for what many people who experience headache have long suspected—having more stress in your life leads to more headaches. The study released today will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

20 Feb 2014

Head movement during fMRI may bias sampling toward subjects with lower cognitive ability

Kessler Foundation researchers have shown that discarding data from subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS) who exhibit head movement during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may bias sampling away from subjects with lower cognitive ability.

20 Feb 2014

State highlights: Kan. eyes health law opt-out; Calif. voters could set malpractice cap

A selection of health policy stories from Kansas, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Florida, Maryland and Georgia.

20 Feb 2014

Organizations involved in assisted suicide help women die more frequently than men

Organisations involved in assisted suicide help women die more frequently than men. In addition, those living alone, the divorced and well-educated people make above-average use of assisted suicide.

19 Feb 2014

Have questions about new health coverage? Here are some answers

News outlets offer tips and answers for consumers who are trying to understand the health insurance they now have as a result of the health law.

19 Feb 2014

Watching video of simple tasks may boost brain's structure, shows study

Watching video of simple tasks before carrying them out may boost the brain's structure, or plasticity, and increase motor skills, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014. Brain plasticity is the brain's ability to flex and adapt, allowing for better learning.

19 Feb 2014

Study shows how immune system reconstitutes itself following immune-depleting therapy

A new study describes the complexity of the new T cell repertoire following immune-depleting therapy to treat multiple sclerosis, improving our understanding of immune tolerance and clinical outcomes.

18 Feb 2014

Scientists measure how well football helmet designs protected against traumatic brain injury

A new study finds that football helmets currently used on the field may do little to protect against hits to the side of the head, or rotational force, an often dangerous source of brain injury and encephalopathy.

18 Feb 2014

New score ‘reliable and valid’ for neurogenic bladder dysfunction

The Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score is both valid and reliable for assessing urinary dysfunction in people with acquired or congenital neurogenic bladder, according to a study published online in the Journal of Urology.

17 Feb 2014

Researchers identify new type of regulatory blood cells that can combat brain inflammation

Hyperactivity of our immune system can cause a state of chronic inflammation. If chronic, the inflammation will affect our body and result in disease. In the devastating disease multiple sclerosis, hyperactivity of immune cells called T-cells induce chronic inflammation and degeneration of the brain. Researchers at BRIC, the University of Copenhagen, have identified a new type of regulatory blood cells that can combat such hyperactive T-cells in blood from patients with multiple sclerosis. By stimulating the regulatory blood cells, the researchers significantly decreased the level of brain inflammation and disease in a biological model.

17 Feb 2014

Sleep apnea may contribute to fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) might assume that the fatigue they often feel just comes with the territory of their chronic neurological condition.

17 Feb 2014

Vitamin C may reduce risk of most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, says study

Eating foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

17 Feb 2014

FAST-MAG clinical trial finds that magnesium does not improve stroke-related disability

In the first study of its kind, a consortium led by UCLA physicians found that giving stroke patients intravenous magnesium within an hour of symptom onset does not improve stroke outcomes, according to research presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference.

14 Feb 2014

McGill University researcher receives 2014 Dan David Prize for contributions to science of memory, brain

Dr. Brenda Milner, an active researcher at the age of 95 at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University, has been awarded the 2014 Dan David Prize for her fundamental contributions to the science of memory and the brain.

14 Feb 2014

Congressmen to receive Edwin C. Whitehead award at Advocacy Awards Dinner

Reps. Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Chaka Fattah (D-PA) will receive the Edwin C. Whitehead Award for Medical Research Advocacy for their leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting policies that promote federal and private sector medical research and innovation.

13 Feb 2014

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People suffering from schizophrenia at greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases

Antibody in people with MS may be present long before onset of symptoms

Highlights: Ky. malpractice bill; Texas punishes doc under abortion law; DOJ enters whistleblower case

New smart phone app may help people detect epileptic seizures and treat stroke

XenoPort reports net loss of $19.1 million for fourth quarter 2013

Stress does lead to more headaches, new study reveals

Head movement during fMRI may bias sampling toward subjects with lower cognitive ability

State highlights: Kan. eyes health law opt-out; Calif. voters could set malpractice cap

Organizations involved in assisted suicide help women die more frequently than men

Have questions about new health coverage? Here are some answers

Watching video of simple tasks may boost brain's structure, shows study

Study shows how immune system reconstitutes itself following immune-depleting therapy

Scientists measure how well football helmet designs protected against traumatic brain injury

New score ‘reliable and valid’ for neurogenic bladder dysfunction

Researchers identify new type of regulatory blood cells that can combat brain inflammation

Sleep apnea may contribute to fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

Vitamin C may reduce risk of most common type of hemorrhagic stroke, says study

FAST-MAG clinical trial finds that magnesium does not improve stroke-related disability

McGill University researcher receives 2014 Dan David Prize for contributions to science of memory, brain

Congressmen to receive Edwin C. Whitehead award at Advocacy Awards Dinner

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