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Penn brain trauma experts provide latest data, guidelines from Neurocritical Care Society Meeting

A team of experts in neurocritical care, engineering, and informatics, with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, have devised a new way to detect

4 Oct 2013

Study suggests that surgery may be effective treatment for epilepsy in older patients

A recently published study by researchers from Spectrum Health and Henry Ford Hospital suggests that surgery may be an effective treatment for epilepsy in older patients, a finding that runs counter to conventional treatment methods.

3 Oct 2013

Depressed people may have triple times risk of developing Parkinson's

People who are depressed may have triple the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the October 2, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Oct 2013

UCLA study shows how cocaine makes immune cells susceptible to HIV

In many ways, the spread of HIV has been fueled by substance abuse. Shared needles and drug users' high-risk sexual behaviors are just some of the ways that narcotics such as cocaine have played a key role in the AIDS epidemic in much of the world.

3 Oct 2013

Adamas Pharmaceuticals reports positive results from ADS-5102 Phase 2/3 EASED clinical trial

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presented positive results today from the Phase 2/3 EASED clinical trial of ADS-5102 at the World Parkinson's Congress. ADS-5102 is Adamas' proprietary long-acting capsule formulation of amantadine HCl in development for the treatment of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease patients.

2 Oct 2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals partners with NCADV to raise awareness of domestic violence

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.announced a partnership with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help raise awareness of domestic violence. As part of the new domestic violence initiative, Valeant has pledged to donate a portion of sales from all Medicis and Obagi products to the NCADV in support of its initiatives.

2 Oct 2013

Final patient completion of phase II study of TR040303 in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction announced by Trophos

Trophos SA, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics from discovery to clinical validation for indications with under-served needs in neurology and cardiology, announces today the final patient completion of a phase II study of TR040303 in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction (MI). Outcome data of this study is expected to be available towards the end of 2013.

2 Oct 2013

Sun Pharma, Intrexon partner to develop controllable gene-based therapies for ocular diseases

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., an international specialty pharmaceutical company focused on chronic diseases, through its subsidiary, and Intrexon Corporation, a leader in synthetic biology, today announced the formation of a joint venture to develop controllable gene-based therapies for the treatment of ocular diseases that cause partial or total blindness in millions of people worldwide.

1 Oct 2013

Ablynx Nets Another $33.7M From Merck Serono As Partnership Expands

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27 Sep 2013

Ablynx Nets Another $33.7M From Merck Serono As Partnership Expands

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27 Sep 2013

Study shows how maternal viral infection may increase risk of having child with autism

Activating a mother's immune system during her pregnancy disrupts the development of neural cells in the brain of her offspring and damages the cells' ability to transmit signals and communicate with one another, researchers with the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and Department of Neurology have found.

27 Sep 2013

Research suggests omega-3 fatty acids may not benefit thinking skills

Contrary to earlier studies, new research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may not benefit thinking skills. The study is published in the September 25, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Omega-3s are found in fatty fish such as salmon and in nuts.

26 Sep 2013

MGH researchers identify rare gene mutations that appear to cause late-onset AD

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations that appear to cause the common form of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that strikes after the age of 60.

25 Sep 2013

First Direct Measurement Of Spinal Cord Myelin In MS

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24 Sep 2013

Changes in national diets linked to dramatic rise in AD prevalence in Japan and developing countries

In a paper just published electronically in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, dramatic increases in Alzheimer's disease in Japan and significant increases in developing countries are linked to changes in national diets.

24 Sep 2013

Study shows beneficial effects of mild hypothermia on cellular responses to TBI

Moderate reductions in body temperature can improve outcomes after a person suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). New research that identifies positive effects of mild hypothermia on brain tissue is presented in an article published in Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

24 Sep 2013

Researchers develop first imaging tool to examine myelin damage in MS

Researchers have made an exciting breakthrough - developing a first-of-its-kind imaging tool to examine myelin damage in multiple sclerosis (MS). An extremely difficult disease to diagnose, the tool will help physicians diagnose patients earlier, monitor the disease's progression, and evaluate therapy efficacy.

24 Sep 2013

Parent sleep education improves daytime behavior of children with ASD

Parent sleep education is beneficial in improving sleep and aspects of daytime behavior and family functioning in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a Vanderbilt study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

24 Sep 2013

Scientists validate new system for identifying individuals with preclinical Alzheimer's disease

For years, scientists have attempted to understand how Alzheimer's disease harms the brain before memory loss and dementia are clinically detectable. Most researchers think this preclinical stage, which can last a decade or more before symptoms appear, is the critical phase when the disease might be controlled or stopped, possibly preventing the failure of memory and thinking abilities in the first place.

24 Sep 2013

New diagnostic criteria for TSC appear in recent online issue of Pediatric Neurology

A paper detailing new diagnostic criteria for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) appears in the most recent online issue of Pediatric Neurology. The author is Hope Northrup, M.D., professor of pediatrics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

24 Sep 2013

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Penn brain trauma experts provide latest data, guidelines from Neurocritical Care Society Meeting

Study suggests that surgery may be effective treatment for epilepsy in older patients

Depressed people may have triple times risk of developing Parkinson's

UCLA study shows how cocaine makes immune cells susceptible to HIV

Adamas Pharmaceuticals reports positive results from ADS-5102 Phase 2/3 EASED clinical trial

Valeant Pharmaceuticals partners with NCADV to raise awareness of domestic violence

Final patient completion of phase II study of TR040303 in patients treated for acute myocardial infarction announced by Trophos

Sun Pharma, Intrexon partner to develop controllable gene-based therapies for ocular diseases

Ablynx Nets Another $33.7M From Merck Serono As Partnership Expands

Ablynx Nets Another $33.7M From Merck Serono As Partnership Expands

Study shows how maternal viral infection may increase risk of having child with autism

Research suggests omega-3 fatty acids may not benefit thinking skills

MGH researchers identify rare gene mutations that appear to cause late-onset AD

First Direct Measurement Of Spinal Cord Myelin In MS

Changes in national diets linked to dramatic rise in AD prevalence in Japan and developing countries

Study shows beneficial effects of mild hypothermia on cellular responses to TBI

Researchers develop first imaging tool to examine myelin damage in MS

Parent sleep education improves daytime behavior of children with ASD

Scientists validate new system for identifying individuals with preclinical Alzheimer's disease

New diagnostic criteria for TSC appear in recent online issue of Pediatric Neurology

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