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New technique enables people with spinal-cord injuries to restore significant bladder control

More than 80 percent of the 250,000 Americans living with a spinal cord injury lose the ability to urinate voluntarily after their injury. According to a 2012 study, the desire to regain bladder control outranks even their wish to walk again.

22 Aug 2018

Global study shows that certain brain disorders are genetically related

A global study conducted by the international "Brainstorm Consortium" has, for the first time, analyzed the genome of 1.1 million patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders and has shown that certain brain disorders are genetically related.

22 Aug 2018

Research provides drug developers with much needed insight into serotonin receptor

Serotonin, known as the "happiness" neurotransmitter, is a chemical found in the body responsible for feelings of well-being. But serotonin isn't the only chemical that binds to the 13 serotonin receptors found on the surface of cells. Far from it. Many approved drugs also bind to serotonin receptors.

21 Aug 2018

FDA approves marketing of brainsway deep transcranial magnetic stimulation system for OCD

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

17 Aug 2018

Research uncovers miscarriage cause, identifies potential targets for treatment

Tragic miscarriages for a couple have led to a discovery with potentially broad implications for future disease treatments, according to a team of researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. They identified a previously undiscovered gene mutation underlying hydrops fetalis – a fatal condition to fetuses due to fluid buildup in the space between organs.

16 Aug 2018

Study shows link between thinning of the retina and early sign of Parkinson's disease

The eyes may be a window to the brain for people with early Parkinson's disease. People with the disease gradually lose brain cells that produce dopamine, a substance that helps control movement.

16 Aug 2018

New study explains why women get more migraines than men

Research published today reveals a potential mechanism for migraine causation which could explain why women get more migraines than men.

14 Aug 2018

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year.

10 Aug 2018

New guideline released to improve diagnosis, care for people with prolonged disorders of consciousness

For people in a vegetative or minimally conscious state caused by brain injury, an accurate diagnosis and ongoing medical and rehabilitative care based on the latest scientific evidence could mean a better chance for recovery, according to a new guideline by the American Academy of Neurology, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

9 Aug 2018

Folic acid may prevent language delays in children of mothers with epilepsy

Women who take epilepsy drugs while they are pregnant may have a lower risk of having a child with delays in language skills if they take folic acid supplements before and early in pregnancy, according to a study published in the August 1, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Aug 2018

Woman's pregnancy history may be linked to Alzheimer's disease risk

A woman's history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study published in the July 18, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Jul 2018

New study documents symptoms of people before they acquire multiple sclerosis

During the five years before people develop the first clinically recognized signs of multiple sclerosis, they are up to four times more likely to be treated for nervous system disorders such as pain or sleep problems, and are 50 per cent more likely to visit a psychiatrist, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

16 Jul 2018

Delivery of thrombolytic treatment for stroke in Helsinki beats expectations

Neurologists around the world are aware that the delivery of thrombolytic treatment for stroke in Helsinki University Hospital, Finland, is freaking fast - but is it too fast?

13 Jul 2018

Athletes with ADHD may be at greater risk for anxiety and depression after concussion

Athletes who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be at greater risk for experiencing persistent anxiety and depression after a concussion than people who do not have ADHD, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's Sports Concussion Conference in Indianapolis, July 20 to 22, 2018. ADHD is a brain disorder that affects attention and behavior.

12 Jul 2018

Study: Higher blood pressure in older people could lead to brain disease and Alzheimer's

Older people who have higher blood pressure may have more signs of brain disease, specifically brain lesions, according to a study published in the July 11, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jul 2018

Soccer headers more likely to have balance problems

Soccer players who head the ball more often may be more likely to have balance problems than players who do not head the ball as often, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's Sports Concussion Conference in Indianapolis July 20 to 22, 2018.

12 Jul 2018

Smartphone headache apps pose privacy risks, study finds

Headache diaries are a mainstay of migraine management, and many commercial smartphone apps have been developed to help people track their pain.

5 Jul 2018

People with exposure to paint or other solvents more likely to develop MS

People who have been exposed to paint, varnish and other solvents and who also carry genes that make them more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis may be at much greater risk of developing the disease than people who have only the exposure to solvents or the MS genes, according to a study published in the July 3, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

4 Jul 2018

Neurologist suggests maintaining a headache diary to determine and avoid migraine triggers

If you've ever had a migraine, you know it's different from a typical tension headache. A migraine is a type of headache that comes with its own set of symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light, sound or smells, extreme fatigue or dizziness.

30 Jun 2018

More knowledge needed to better understand women's health, says medical doctor

Women's bodies are different from men's. We need more knowledge to better understand women's health, says medical doctor and Professor Johanne Sundby. She finds support in a new report on the same topic.

29 Jun 2018

Migraine News and Research

Latest Migraine News and Research

New technique enables people with spinal-cord injuries to restore significant bladder control

Global study shows that certain brain disorders are genetically related

Research provides drug developers with much needed insight into serotonin receptor

FDA approves marketing of brainsway deep transcranial magnetic stimulation system for OCD

Research uncovers miscarriage cause, identifies potential targets for treatment

Study shows link between thinning of the retina and early sign of Parkinson's disease

New study explains why women get more migraines than men

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

New guideline released to improve diagnosis, care for people with prolonged disorders of consciousness

Folic acid may prevent language delays in children of mothers with epilepsy

Woman's pregnancy history may be linked to Alzheimer's disease risk

New study documents symptoms of people before they acquire multiple sclerosis

Delivery of thrombolytic treatment for stroke in Helsinki beats expectations

Athletes with ADHD may be at greater risk for anxiety and depression after concussion

Study: Higher blood pressure in older people could lead to brain disease and Alzheimer's

Soccer headers more likely to have balance problems

Smartphone headache apps pose privacy risks, study finds

People with exposure to paint or other solvents more likely to develop MS

Neurologist suggests maintaining a headache diary to determine and avoid migraine triggers

More knowledge needed to better understand women's health, says medical doctor

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