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Openness to new experiences may reduce risk of migraine in people with history of depression

People with depression and neuroticism are particularly susceptible to migraine. This was shown in a current Hungarian/UK study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam.

28 Jun 2017

Apomorphine infusion found to be effective treatment for Parkinson’s patients with motor fluctuations

Apomorphine subcutaneous infusion is an effective treatment for Parkinson patients whose motor fluctuations are poorly controlled by conventional therapies.

28 Jun 2017

Multiparity improves outcomes after stroke in female mice

Stroke is an age-related disease that disproportionately affects women. Although experimental studies have identified several hormonal and genetic factors underlying these differences, little is known about how pregnancy influences risk as this has not been previously studied in the laboratory setting.

28 Jun 2017

Study could help surgeons choose best approaches for hearing preservation in cochlear implant patients

Cochlear implants that have electrodes designed without wire perform better than those with wires for long-term hearing preservation, a Mount Sinai researcher has reported in a first-of-its-kind study.

27 Jun 2017

Study finds no link between statin use and risk of polyneuropathies

It was long debated whether cholesterol-lowering statins can be conducive to the occurrence of neuropathies. A study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam now issues an all-clear signal: Patients treated with statins were not at greater risk of developing polyneuropathy than others.

27 Jun 2017

Heavy smart phone use can have unfavorable effect on hand and arm nerves

Heavy users of smart phones tap on the touchscreen of their mobile phones more than 5,000 times a day. A study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam shows that these finger acrobatics can put a major strain on the nerves of the hand and arm.

27 Jun 2017

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Many genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) are expressed in myeloid cells and regulated by a single protein, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published June 19 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

27 Jun 2017

Study shows link between metabolic syndrome and risk of cognitive disorders

A study presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Amsterdam has shown that obesity alone is not a risk factor for cognitive disorders, but commonly associated co-morbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure and metabolic disorders are.

27 Jun 2017

Insomnia drug appears to have opposite effect for patients with neurologic conditions

In a new systematic review in JAMA Neurology, Michigan Medicine researchers found reason to further explore the surprising effects of zolpidem that have been observed outside the scope of its primary Food and Drug Administration approval.

27 Jun 2017

Researchers use magnetic implants to treat involuntary eye movements

A research team has successfully used magnets implanted behind a person's eyes to treat nystagmus, a condition characterised by involuntary eye movements.

27 Jun 2017

New monoclonal antibody shows efficacy in chronic migraine patients with medication overuse

A new human antibody may soon become available as a specific medication for preventing frequent migraine attacks.

27 Jun 2017

Implanted magnets successfully treat involuntary eye movement disorder nystagmus

In a new medical breakthrough, reported in the journal Ophthalmology, doctors have successfully implanted magnets within a patient’s eyes to correct a condition called “nystagmus” also called “dancing eyes”.

26 Jun 2017

Disability-free life after major stroke could be increased by 270%, say experts

Virtually no other disease has seen such massive strides in treatment in recent years as stroke. Recent studies have confirmed that it is still possible to mechanically remove large vessel occlusions in the brain many hours after a stroke occurs.

24 Jun 2017

Chronic lack of sleep reduces cognitive abilities, negatively impacts physical health

A chronic lack of sleep not only impairs cognitive abilities but also increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

24 Jun 2017

New approaches to early detection of Parkinson's disease on the horizon

Detecting Parkinson's disease before non-reversible symptoms occur: New approaches to early detection are meant to ensure just that. They are based on detection of alpha-synuclein in the skin or intestines.

24 Jun 2017

Cannabinoids found to be suitable treatment for migraine attacks

A study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Amsterdam confirmed that cannabinoids are just as suitable as a prophylaxis for migraine attacks as other pharmaceutical treatments.

24 Jun 2017

Anti-seizure drug could have beneficial effect in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

In the last decade, mounting evidence has linked seizure-like activity in the brain to some of the cognitive decline seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

23 Jun 2017

Researchers identify first definitive risk genes for Tourette Syndrome

An international team that just conducted the largest study of Tourette Syndrome has identified genetic abnormalities that are the first definitive risk genes for the disorder.

23 Jun 2017

Genetic factors play significant role in causing ALS, study reveals

Up to 90 percent of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) report that they have no family history of the disease.

22 Jun 2017

Researchers find new evidence that autoimmunity plays role in Parkinson's disease

Researchers have found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity- in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues- plays a role in Parkinson's disease, the neurodegenerative movement disorder.

21 Jun 2017

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Openness to new experiences may reduce risk of migraine in people with history of depression

Apomorphine infusion found to be effective treatment for Parkinson’s patients with motor fluctuations

Multiparity improves outcomes after stroke in female mice

Study could help surgeons choose best approaches for hearing preservation in cochlear implant patients

Study finds no link between statin use and risk of polyneuropathies

Heavy smart phone use can have unfavorable effect on hand and arm nerves

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Study shows link between metabolic syndrome and risk of cognitive disorders

Insomnia drug appears to have opposite effect for patients with neurologic conditions

Researchers use magnetic implants to treat involuntary eye movements

New monoclonal antibody shows efficacy in chronic migraine patients with medication overuse

Implanted magnets successfully treat involuntary eye movement disorder nystagmus

Disability-free life after major stroke could be increased by 270%, say experts

Chronic lack of sleep reduces cognitive abilities, negatively impacts physical health

New approaches to early detection of Parkinson's disease on the horizon

Cannabinoids found to be suitable treatment for migraine attacks

Anti-seizure drug could have beneficial effect in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

Researchers identify first definitive risk genes for Tourette Syndrome

Genetic factors play significant role in causing ALS, study reveals

Researchers find new evidence that autoimmunity plays role in Parkinson's disease

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