Neurology - Unique protein structures could hold the key to treatment for...
Scientists have discovered a series of protein structures that are thought to be highly relevant to the onset of Parkinson's disease. It is hoped that further analysis of these...
View ArticleNeurology - Omega-3s to Prevent Alzheimer's: Who Benefits?
Drs Richard Isaacson and Hussein Yassine discuss omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Medscape Neurology
View ArticleNeurology - Higher doses of tanezumab linked to abnormal peripheral sensation...
Among patients with osteoarthritis, increased tanezumab doses are associated with a higher incidence of abnormal peripheral sensation compared with NSAIDs, according to a...
View ArticleNeurology - NIH awards $3.8 million to predict dementia in patients with...
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant expected to total $3.8 million to Virendra Mishra, Ph.D...
View ArticleNeurology - ART reduces Alzheimer's prevalence among patients with HIV
The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease is elevated among patients with HIV, and the prevalence of early onset Alzheimer's disease is even higher among patients who are not being...
View ArticleNeurology - When Should You Consider Getting Neurological Care At Home?
Neurological conditions-that is, conditions that impact the brain and nervous system-can be immensely debilitating. If you or a loved one suffers from a neurological condition...
View ArticleNeurology - Study of home visits examines patient characteristics in advanced...
Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who enrolled in a study about home visits tended to be older and more racially diverse, according to findings presented at the Annual...
View ArticleNeurology - Rivastigmine effective in patients with Parkinson's disease...
A study of more than 1,000 patients with Parkinson's disease dementia found that patients who also had orthostatic hypotension experienced greater cognitive benefits from...
View ArticleNeurology - COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for Parkinson's
One of the neurologic complications of COVID-19 may be the development of Parkinson's disease, a new report suggests. Medscape Medical News
View ArticleNeurology - Plasma phosphorylated-tau217 shows promise as biomarker for early...
Researchers have detected plasma phosphorylated-tau217 in the preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease, indicating that this protein could be a biomarker for early disease...
View ArticleNeurology - Retinal imaging effectively measures risk for cognitive decline...
Patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease who had lower retinal thickness at baseline demonstrated an increased risk for cognitive decline after 3 years, suggesting layer...
View ArticleNeurology - Blood Vessels in the Eye May Diagnose Parkinson's Disease
With the help of machine-learning algorithms, images of the vasculature of the eye may open a window to a new way of diagnosing neurological disease. Medscape Medical News
View ArticleNeurology - Vitamins C and E Tied to Lower Risk for Parkinson's Disease
Consuming foods high in vitamins C and E may help protect against the onset of Parkinson's later in life, a Swedish study suggests.
View ArticleNeurology - Researchers demonstrate great potential for blood test to detect,...
In three recent publications in Molecular Psychiatry, Brain and JAMA Neurology researchers from the University of Gothenburg provide convincing evidence that an in-house...
View ArticleNeurology - Allocation of NIH funding demonstrates ‘great stability' over time
Researchers observed a “remarkably similar” allocation of NIH funding for 46 diseases in multiple body systems, including neurological and cardiovascular diseases, in 2019...
View ArticleNeurology - Researchers figure out how the immune system keeps tabs on the brain
Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, schizophrenia and many other neurological and psychiatric conditions have been linked to inflammation in the brain.
View ArticleNeurology - Alzheimer's Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests
IBM researchers trained artificial intelligence to pick up hints of changes in language ahead of the onset of neurological diseases.
View ArticleNeurology - Prostate drug associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease
Taking a particular type of medication to treat enlarged prostate is associated with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a large observational study...
View ArticleNeurology - Risk Factors for Dementia
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. It is not a specific disease, but a...
View ArticleNeurology - Experimental Drug Slows Decline In Alzheimer's Patients
Combined results from two studies show that Solanezumab, an Alzheimer's drug being developed by Eli Lilly & Co., might slow mental decline, particularly in milder Alzheimer's...
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