Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Naurex initiates Phase I trial of NRX-1074 in normal volunteers

Naurex Inc., a clinical-stage company developing innovative treatments to address unmet needs in psychiatry and neurology, today announced that it has begun patient dosing in a Phase I trial of its novel, orally active agent NRX-1074.

4 Jun 2013

Researchers establish link between abnormal structure of synapses and behavioral abnormalities of brain circuits in FXS

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic malady that is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disability. Brain scientists know the gene defect that causes FXS, and the damage it does-- misshaping the brain's synapses, the connections between neurons. But how that abnormal shaping of synapses translates to abnormal behavior is unclear.

4 Jun 2013

People with narcolepsy have increased number of neurons that produce histamine

A new study provides surprising evidence that people with narcolepsy have an increased number of neurons that produce histamine, suggesting that histamine signaling may be a novel therapeutic target for this potentially disabling sleep disorder.

4 Jun 2013

Genetically engineered immune cells appear to promote healing in mice infected with MS-like disease

Genetically engineered immune cells seem to promote healing in mice infected with a neurological disease similar to multiple sclerosis (MS), cleaning up lesions and allowing the mice to regain use of their legs and tails.

1 Jun 2013

International researchers find how brain cancer cells survive and drive tumor growth

An international team of researchers - led by principal investigator Paul S. Mischel, MD, a member of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine - has found that a singular gene mutation helps brain cancer cells to not just survive, but grow tumors rapidly by altering the splicing of genes that control cellular metabolism.

1 Jun 2013

Fatigue and sleep have predictive value for sports performance

Two new studies show that fatigue may impair strike-zone judgment during the 162 game Major League Baseball season, and a MLB player's sleepiness can predict his longevity in the league.

1 Jun 2013

HSS to bring complex cervical spine surgery experts together to discuss unusual conditions

Hospital for Special Surgery will bring together some of the world's experts in complex cervical spine surgery to address the challenges and successful outcomes for patients with unusual conditions.

31 May 2013

Endovascular stroke therapy should be limited to use within clinical trials, say physicians

Devices snaked into the brain artery of a patient experiencing a stroke that either snatch and remove the offending clot or pump a dissolving drug into the blockage should primarily be used within a clinical trial setting, say a team of vascular neurologists at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

30 May 2013

Taking blood thinners before minor procedures safe for stroke patients

Many patients who have experienced strokes or mini strokes take blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause strokes.

30 May 2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for efinaconazole NDA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. today announced that it has received a Complete Response Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its New Drug Application for efinaconazole for the treatment of onychomycosis.

28 May 2013

Exposure to bug or weed killers is associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease

A large analysis of more than 100 studies from around the world shows that exposure to pesticides, or bug and weed killers, and solvents is likely associated with a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The research appears in the May 28, 2013, print issue of Neurology-, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 May 2013

New AAN guideline provides direction for use of blood thinners during surgery

A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology will help people who take blood thinners decide whether or not to take them during surgery or other medical procedures.

28 May 2013

New Translational Proteomics journal launched by Elsevier

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is pleased to announce the launch of Translational Proteomics, an online-only, open access journal devoted to transferring fundamental discoveries in the field of proteomics to clinical applications, accelerating understanding and treatment of human diseases.

28 May 2013

Boston Scientific's GUIDE DBS System gets CE Mark approval

Boston Scientific Corporation has received CE Mark approval for use of the GUIDE DBS System, the world's first deep brain stimulation visualization system.

28 May 2013

Study could open up new possibilities for early diagnosis of motor disorders

The scientists report these findings in the current online edition of "The Lancet Neurology". This pan-European study could open up new possibilities of early diagnosis and smooth the way for treatments which tackle diseases before the patient's nervous system is irreparably damaged.

24 May 2013

The Berman Brain & Spine Institute at LifeBridge Health is acknowledged for excellence in stroke care

The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute at LifeBridge Health has been acknowledged for the exceptional quality of its stroke care with a Target: Stroke designation and two Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

24 May 2013

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Naurex initiates Phase I trial of NRX-1074 in normal volunteers

Researchers establish link between abnormal structure of synapses and behavioral abnormalities of brain circuits in FXS

People with narcolepsy have increased number of neurons that produce histamine

Genetically engineered immune cells appear to promote healing in mice infected with MS-like disease

International researchers find how brain cancer cells survive and drive tumor growth

Fatigue and sleep have predictive value for sports performance

HSS to bring complex cervical spine surgery experts together to discuss unusual conditions

Endovascular stroke therapy should be limited to use within clinical trials, say physicians

Taking blood thinners before minor procedures safe for stroke patients

Valeant Pharmaceuticals receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for efinaconazole NDA

Exposure to bug or weed killers is associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease

New AAN guideline provides direction for use of blood thinners during surgery

New Translational Proteomics journal launched by Elsevier

Boston Scientific's GUIDE DBS System gets CE Mark approval

Study could open up new possibilities for early diagnosis of motor disorders

The Berman Brain & Spine Institute at LifeBridge Health is acknowledged for excellence in stroke care

New study determines that children with temporal lobe epilepsy likely to have depression

Heart disease signs in newborns: an interview with Dr Michael Skilton, University of Sydney

American Heart Association: Costs to treat stroke may increase to $183.13 billion in 2030

Cognoptix' SAPPHIRE II eye test identifies Alzheimer's disease patients via Ab signature in the eyes

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

Evolving spectrophotometry for modern biopharma workflows

Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Newsletters you may be interested in