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Chronic lack of sleep reduces cognitive abilities, negatively impacts physical health

A chronic lack of sleep not only impairs cognitive abilities but also increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

24 Jun 2017

New approaches to early detection of Parkinson's disease on the horizon

Detecting Parkinson's disease before non-reversible symptoms occur: New approaches to early detection are meant to ensure just that. They are based on detection of alpha-synuclein in the skin or intestines.

24 Jun 2017

Cannabinoids found to be suitable treatment for migraine attacks

A study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam confirmed that cannabinoids are just as suitable as a prophylaxis for migraine attacks as other pharmaceutical treatments.

24 Jun 2017

Anti-seizure drug could have beneficial effect in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

In the last decade, mounting evidence has linked seizure-like activity in the brain to some of the cognitive decline seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

23 Jun 2017

Researchers identify first definitive risk genes for Tourette Syndrome

An international team that just conducted the largest study of Tourette Syndrome has identified genetic abnormalities that are the first definitive risk genes for the disorder.

23 Jun 2017

Genetic factors play significant role in causing ALS, study reveals

Up to 90 percent of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) report that they have no family history of the disease.

22 Jun 2017

Researchers find new evidence that autoimmunity plays role in Parkinson's disease

Researchers have found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity- in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues- plays a role in Parkinson's disease, the neurodegenerative movement disorder.

21 Jun 2017

Extra virgin olive oil protects memory and helps prevent Alzheimer’s

In a landmark judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union, yesterday ruled that courts could consider vaccines to be the reason for an illness despite the absence of any concrete evidence to support the connection.

21 Jun 2017

Study identifies structural changes in genes that increase risk of Tourette syndrome

Researchers have identified structural changes in two genes that increase the risk of developing Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary motor and vocal tics.

21 Jun 2017

Temple researchers identify protective effects of extra-virgin olive oil against Alzheimer's disease

The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia.

21 Jun 2017

Shared decision-making essential to optimal treatment and quality of life for patients with MS

One of the cornerstones of multiple sclerosis treatment is shared decision-making between patients and their doctors and nurses, according to a cover article in the journal Practical Neurology.

21 Jun 2017

Study suggests sons of older fathers have characteristics of ‘geeks’

Sons of older fathers are more intelligent, more focused on their interests, and less concerned about fitting in, all characteristics typically seen in "geeks," according to research conducted at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published on June 20 in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

21 Jun 2017

Study: DBS shows promise for treating patients with post-stroke pain syndrome

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the ventral striatum/anterior limb of the internal capsule is safe and feasible in addressing the affective component of pain in patients with post-stroke pain syndrome.

20 Jun 2017

New tool may predict chances for cognitive deficits in people with Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is commonly thought of as a movement disorder, but after years of living with PD approximately twenty five percent of patients also experience deficits in cognition that impair function.

20 Jun 2017

Research provides insight into role of APP gene variant in Alzheimer’s disease

New research from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the APP gene variant protecting against Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases plasma beta-amyloid levels in a population cohort.

20 Jun 2017

Study finds that protocol of rTMS reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients

Spasticity, uncontrolled muscle contractions, is a common disorder experienced by patients with spinal cord injuries.

20 Jun 2017

New mathematical model predicts growth and progression of HIV in the brain

After uncovering the progression of HIV infection in the brain thanks to a new mathematical model developed by a UAlberta research team, clinicians and researchers are developing a nasal spray to administer drugs more effectively.

20 Jun 2017

Neurofilaments can help in ALS diagnosis

Researchers at VIB, KU Leuven, and UZ Leuven, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Jena, have demonstrated that measuring neurofilaments provides reliable confirmation of an ALS diagnosis.

19 Jun 2017

AAN hosts free bike helmet giveaway in Minneapolis to raise awareness of head injuries

For a sixth consecutive year, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) will be giving away 1,000 bike helmets to children and adults on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Mill City Farmers Market.

16 Jun 2017

Early life stress encodes lifelong susceptibility to depression through alterations in brain reward region

Early life stress encodes lifelong susceptibility to stress through long-lasting transcriptional programming in a brain reward region implicated in mood and depression, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published June 15 in the journal Science.

15 Jun 2017

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Chronic lack of sleep reduces cognitive abilities, negatively impacts physical health

New approaches to early detection of Parkinson's disease on the horizon

Cannabinoids found to be suitable treatment for migraine attacks

Anti-seizure drug could have beneficial effect in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

Researchers identify first definitive risk genes for Tourette Syndrome

Genetic factors play significant role in causing ALS, study reveals

Researchers find new evidence that autoimmunity plays role in Parkinson's disease

Extra virgin olive oil protects memory and helps prevent Alzheimer’s

Study identifies structural changes in genes that increase risk of Tourette syndrome

Temple researchers identify protective effects of extra-virgin olive oil against Alzheimer's disease

Shared decision-making essential to optimal treatment and quality of life for patients with MS

Study suggests sons of older fathers have characteristics of ‘geeks’

Study: DBS shows promise for treating patients with post-stroke pain syndrome

New tool may predict chances for cognitive deficits in people with Parkinson's disease

Research provides insight into role of APP gene variant in Alzheimer’s disease

Study finds that protocol of rTMS reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients

New mathematical model predicts growth and progression of HIV in the brain

Neurofilaments can help in ALS diagnosis

AAN hosts free bike helmet giveaway in Minneapolis to raise awareness of head injuries

Early life stress encodes lifelong susceptibility to depression through alterations in brain reward region

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