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Sports concussions may not be related to long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes

Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a study led by a UNSW medical researcher suggests.

4 Sep 2024

Avadel Pharmaceuticals announces publication of RESTORE data highlighting challenges with twice-nightly oxybates and strong patient preference for once-nightly LUMRYZ™ dosing (sodium oxybate) extended-release oral suspension (CIII)

Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, today announced the publication of final data from the RESTORE open-label/switch study, demonstrating that people with narcolepsy prefer once-at-bedtime LUMRYZ versus a twice-nightly immediate-release oxybate treatment option.

From Avadel Pharmaceuticals 4 Sep 2024

Major trial to test multiple drugs for progressive supranuclear palsy

A clinical trial that will test three drugs concurrently, and could include more, represents new hope for patients with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), an incurable neurodegenerative disorder that usually kills within seven years after symptoms start.

3 Sep 2024

New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients

Researchers at Kessler Foundation have published a new clinical protocol examining the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation to improve learning and memory in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have mobility disability.

3 Sep 2024

Acute kidney injury doubles dementia risk, study finds

Study reveals a significant association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and an increased risk of dementia, particularly in cases of severe or recurrent AKI.

29 Aug 2024

Study reveals a new target for universal treatment for autoimmune diseases

More than two decades ago, a research team in the lab of David Hafler, a Yale researcher who at the time was at Harvard, discovered a type of T cell in humans that suppresses the immune system; they later found that these so-called regulatory T cells, when defective, are an underlying cause of autoimmune disease, specifically multiple sclerosis (MS).

28 Aug 2024

Researchers identify key cellular interactions driving Alzheimer's and aging

An analysis of more than 1.6 million brain cells from older adults has captured the cellular changes that occur in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, potentially revealing new routes for preventing the most common cause of dementia in older individuals.

28 Aug 2024

Acute kidney injury linked to increased risk of dementia

Acute kidney injury is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others.

26 Aug 2024

Multiple sclerosis patients less likely to have molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

23 Aug 2024

Study reveals bidirectional relationship between diabetes complications and mental health disorders

Heart attack, stroke, nerve damage. These are just some of the complications for which millions of Americans with diabetes are at greater risk.

23 Aug 2024

Cancer drug holds promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

A type of drug developed for treating cancer holds promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, according to a recent study by researchers at Penn State, Stanford University and an international team of collaborators.

22 Aug 2024

Study challenges migraine-Parkinson's connection

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study was published on August 21st, 2024, in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Aug 2024

Study reveals gaps in Alzheimer's knowledge

A new study examining older Black Americans' perceptions of Alzheimer's disease has found a lack of awareness of the devastating condition. The authors propose strategies for supporting brain health in this population.

21 Aug 2024

Aceneuramic acid drug receives approval for treatment of patients with GNE myopathy

In order to treat an underserved population of patients with a rare condition whose muscles gradually become weaker until they can no longer walk, a team of researchers across Japan have completed a clinical study to confirm the safety of long-term administration of a therapeutic drug.

20 Aug 2024

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Sports concussions may not be related to long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes

Avadel Pharmaceuticals announces publication of RESTORE data highlighting challenges with twice-nightly oxybates and strong patient preference for once-nightly LUMRYZ™ dosing (sodium oxybate) extended-release oral suspension (CIII)

Major trial to test multiple drugs for progressive supranuclear palsy

New protocol explores the combination of aerobic exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for MS patients

Acute kidney injury doubles dementia risk, study finds

Study reveals a new target for universal treatment for autoimmune diseases

Researchers identify key cellular interactions driving Alzheimer's and aging

Acute kidney injury linked to increased risk of dementia

Multiple sclerosis patients less likely to have molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals bidirectional relationship between diabetes complications and mental health disorders

Cancer drug holds promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

Study challenges migraine-Parkinson's connection

Study reveals gaps in Alzheimer's knowledge

Aceneuramic acid drug receives approval for treatment of patients with GNE myopathy

AI-powered Surreal-GAN identifies diverse brain aging patterns

Untreated hypertension increases Alzheimer’s risk, research shows

UCSF studies point the way toward continuous care for people with Parkinson's disease

USC researchers develop new sleep analysis tool based on heart data

Lecanemab effectively targets amyloid plaques in people with Down syndrome, study finds

Groundbreaking study uncovers new genetic variants linked to normal pressure hydrocephalus

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