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Clinical trial of two investigational drugs for rare, inherited Alzheimer's yields disappointing results

An international clinical trial evaluating whether two investigational drugs can slow memory loss and cognitive decline in people in the early stages of a rare, inherited form of Alzheimer's disease has yielded disappointing results, an initial analysis of the data has shown.

10 Feb 2020

Viagra may cause long lasting visual disturbances finds study

In a new study scientists have reported that Sildenafil or Viagra pills used for erectile dysfunction could lead to longer lasting visual disturbances than known before. The study titled, “Ocular Side Effects of Sildenafil That Persist Beyond 24 h—A Case Series,” was published in the latest issue of the journal Frontiers in Neurology.

9 Feb 2020

Vibratory and auditory stimulation improves the amount, quality of sleep in insomnia patients

Many people find it easier to sleep in a car or a train because of the vibration and noise that helps "rock" them to sleep. But a more specific approach for using a vibratory and auditory stimulation program helps improve brain function and sleep amount and quality in patients with insomnia, according to a study published in the journal, Sleep Disorders.

9 Feb 2020

Computer-based programs and virtual reality effective at treating children with acquired brain injury

Use of a computer environment is a new and fast-developing field in pediatric neurorehabilitation. The first longitudinal study in Estonia on the cognitive and social rehabilitation of children with acquired brain injury was completed at the University of Tartu, confirming the efficiency of using computer-based programs and virtual reality for improving children's attention, visuospatial abilities and social skills.

6 Feb 2020

New technology distinguishes between two progressive neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists have found a way to distinguish between two progressive neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy, using a technology developed by a researcher at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

6 Feb 2020

Scientists identify gene as potential therapeutic target for dementia in people with Parkinson's

Dementia is one of the most debilitating consequences of Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological condition characterized by tremors, stiffness, slow movement and impaired balance.

6 Feb 2020

New way to classify pituitary tumors could lead to better diagnoses

Houston Methodist neurosurgeons and neuroscientists are looking at a new way to classify pituitary tumors that could lead to more precise and accurate diagnosing for patients in the future.

4 Feb 2020

Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app helps patients with binge eating disorders

Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app, delivered via telemedicine by a health coach, was an effective treatment for several symptoms of binge eating disorders, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published this week in The American Journal of Psychiatry.

3 Feb 2020

Blood test can be used to gauge a person's risk for cerebral small vessel disease

A UCLA-led study has found that levels of six proteins in the blood can be used to gauge a person's risk for cerebral small vessel disease, or CSVD, a brain disease that affects an estimated 11 million older adults in the U.S. CSVD can lead to dementia and stroke, but currently it can only be diagnosed with an MRI scan of the brain.

3 Feb 2020

Plant flavonols significantly reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new study published in the journal Neurology in January 2020 concludes that increasing the intake of plant flavonols steeply reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) by up to a half. In other words, AD could be prevented in many people simply by regularly eating more of foods containing these compounds such as tea, oranges and broccoli.

2 Feb 2020

Study supports breastfeeding for mothers taking antiepileptic medications

Breastfeeding is associated with benefits for children and their mothers. However, when mothers take medications there is a potential for adverse side effects in the infant.

31 Jan 2020

Scientists discover small molecule that may slow or stop Parkinson's disease progression

A collaboration between scientists at Rutgers University and Scripps Research led to the discovery of a small molecule that may slow down or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease.

30 Jan 2020

A high flavonol intake could lower the risk for Alzheimer’s dementia

Older people with a high intake of the antioxidant flavanol may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s dementia, compared with those who have a low intake.

30 Jan 2020

High intake of dietary flavonols tied to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia

People who eat or drink more foods with the antioxidant flavonol, which is found in nearly all fruits and vegetables as well as tea, may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's dementia years later, according to a study published in the January 29, 2020, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 Jan 2020

Mount Sinai cardiologists share tips to prevent and lower risk of cardiac events

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association, it is preventable 80 percent of the time.

29 Jan 2020

CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder designated with new disease code in WHO medical classification list

The rare genetic disease CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder has been designated with a new disease code in the International Classification of Diseases, the medical classification list from the World Health Organization.

28 Jan 2020

New AI tool predicts disease progression and evolution in neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers have found that testing blood using an artificial intelligence algorithm successfully predicted disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders.

28 Jan 2020

Parkinson's disease may affect brain cells before birth

People who develop Parkinson's disease before age 50 may have been born with disordered brain cells that went undetected for decades, according to new Cedars-Sinai research. The research points to a drug that potentially might help correct these disease processes.

27 Jan 2020

Mount Sinai surgeons perform first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City

Mount Sinai surgeons have performed the first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City to correct idiopathic scoliosis - a sideways curvature in the spine - in children and adolescents.

27 Jan 2020

Study tracks milestones in the history of human disease genetics

Genetic discoveries over the past 25 years have substantially advanced understanding of both rare and common diseases, furthering the development of treatment and prevention for ailments ranging from inflammatory bowel diseases to diabetes, according to a study published in Nature Research in January.

27 Jan 2020

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Latest Neurology News and Research

Clinical trial of two investigational drugs for rare, inherited Alzheimer's yields disappointing results

Viagra may cause long lasting visual disturbances finds study

Vibratory and auditory stimulation improves the amount, quality of sleep in insomnia patients

Computer-based programs and virtual reality effective at treating children with acquired brain injury

New technology distinguishes between two progressive neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists identify gene as potential therapeutic target for dementia in people with Parkinson's

New way to classify pituitary tumors could lead to better diagnoses

Behavioral therapy assisted by a smartphone app helps patients with binge eating disorders

Blood test can be used to gauge a person's risk for cerebral small vessel disease

Plant flavonols significantly reduce Alzheimer’s risk

Study supports breastfeeding for mothers taking antiepileptic medications

Scientists discover small molecule that may slow or stop Parkinson's disease progression

A high flavonol intake could lower the risk for Alzheimer’s dementia

High intake of dietary flavonols tied to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia

Mount Sinai cardiologists share tips to prevent and lower risk of cardiac events

CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder designated with new disease code in WHO medical classification list

New AI tool predicts disease progression and evolution in neurodegenerative disorders

Parkinson's disease may affect brain cells before birth

Mount Sinai surgeons perform first-ever spinal tethering surgery in New York City

Study tracks milestones in the history of human disease genetics

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