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Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research finds

A federal health agency has found certain antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs are among medications that effectively treat diabetic nerve pain.

25 Mar 2017

Researchers show shared genetic origin between ALS/MND and schizophrenia

Researchers have shown for the first time that Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and schizophrenia have a shared genetic origin, indicating that the causes of these diverse conditions are biologically linked.

24 Mar 2017

MRI brain scans may help clinicians decide between CBT and drug treatment for depression

Researchers from Emory University have found that specific patterns of activity on brain scans may help clinicians identify whether psychotherapy or antidepressant medication is more likely to help individual patients recover from depression.

24 Mar 2017

New research reveals surprising culprit involved in self-destruction of axons

In many neurodegenerative conditions — Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and peripheral neuropathy among them — an early defect is the loss of axons, the wiring of the nervous system.

24 Mar 2017

Discovery about retinal zinc may show new way to protect, regenerate optic nerve in glaucoma patients

Connecting pieces of information by finding a common thread often takes glaucoma researchers in unexpected directions.

23 Mar 2017

New partnership funds research studies that aim to improve quality of palliative care for people with MND

Marie Curie and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association have today announced the funding of three new research studies that aim to improve the quality of palliative and end of life care received by people with MND.

23 Mar 2017

Study identifies urinary biomarker that may help monitor progression of ALS

A study in Neurology suggests that analyzing levels of the protein p75ECD in urine samples from people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may help monitor disease progression as well as determine the effectiveness of therapies.

22 Mar 2017

UC researchers advocate ‘precision medicine’ approach to studying and treating Parkinson's disease

Two landmark publications with one or more co-authors from the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute outline a transformative approach to defining, studying and treating Parkinson's disease.

22 Mar 2017

Heroin use linked to epigenetic alterations in the brain

Heroin use is associated with excessive histone acetylation, an epigenetic process that regulates gene expression, and more years of drug use correlate with higher levels of hyperacetylation, according to research conducted at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in the journal Biological Psychiatry.

22 Mar 2017

RUB researchers identify new rare muscle disorder

A new rare muscle disorder has been identified by researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. This hereditary disease is caused by a defect in the BICD2 gene that manifests itself in altered cellular transport processes in skeletal muscle cells.

22 Mar 2017

SPECT imaging may not be suitable for monitoring Parkinson's disease, study shows

When monitoring Parkinson's disease, SPECT imaging of the brain is used for acquiring information on the dopamine activity. A new study conducted in Turku, Finland, shows that the dopamine activity observed in SPECT imaging does not reflect the number of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra, as previously assumed.

22 Mar 2017

FDA approves drug as add-on treatment for Parkinson's disease patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease who are currently taking levodopa/carbidopa and experiencing "off" episodes.

21 Mar 2017

Research findings suggest potential strategies to combat IBMPFD and other degenerative diseases

UCLA researchers have discovered the molecular basis of, and identified potential treatment for, an incurable disease known as inclusion body myopathy, Paget disease with frontotemporal dementia, or IBMPFD.

21 Mar 2017

Supplemental use of vitamin E and selenium did not forestall dementia, study finds

Antioxidant supplements vitamin E and selenium - taken alone or in combination - did not prevent dementia in asymptomatic older men, according to a study published online by JAMA Neurology.

20 Mar 2017

Early treatment with stem cells can safely help recovery in stroke patients, study shows

A multicenter trial looking at whether a single dose of millions of adult, bone-marrow-derived stem cells can aid stroke recovery indicates it's safe and well-tolerated by patients but may not significantly improve their recovery within the first three months, researchers report.

20 Mar 2017

Linking RNA to autoimmune diseases

An interview with Dr. Chase Spurlock, CEO, discussing IQuity's research into IncRNAs and how they are linked to autoimmue diseases.

20 Mar 2017

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Cancer patients admitted to the hospital with advanced stages of disease who were referred early to palliative care had decreased health care utilization and increased use of support services following discharge, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. c

17 Mar 2017

Study provides insight into prognosis of deployment-related mTBI in returning soldiers

Nearly 50 percent of recently-deployed Soldiers who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury reported post-concussive symptoms - like headaches, sleep disturbance, and forgetfulness - three months after returning from deployment, according to a study published March 17 in Neurology by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), and the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

17 Mar 2017

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) impacts 15 million Americans and is the leading cause of disability, yet current treatments possess limited efficacy.

17 Mar 2017

Young researchers explore impact of prolonged Zika viremia in pregnant women, fetuses and infants

A Maryland woman traveled to the Dominican Republic early in her pregnancy, spending three weeks with family. She felt dizzy and tired and, at first, attributed the lethargy to jet lag.

16 Mar 2017

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research finds

Researchers show shared genetic origin between ALS/MND and schizophrenia

MRI brain scans may help clinicians decide between CBT and drug treatment for depression

New research reveals surprising culprit involved in self-destruction of axons

Discovery about retinal zinc may show new way to protect, regenerate optic nerve in glaucoma patients

New partnership funds research studies that aim to improve quality of palliative care for people with MND

Study identifies urinary biomarker that may help monitor progression of ALS

UC researchers advocate ‘precision medicine’ approach to studying and treating Parkinson's disease

Heroin use linked to epigenetic alterations in the brain

RUB researchers identify new rare muscle disorder

SPECT imaging may not be suitable for monitoring Parkinson's disease, study shows

FDA approves drug as add-on treatment for Parkinson's disease patients

Research findings suggest potential strategies to combat IBMPFD and other degenerative diseases

Supplemental use of vitamin E and selenium did not forestall dementia, study finds

Early treatment with stem cells can safely help recovery in stroke patients, study shows

Linking RNA to autoimmune diseases

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Study provides insight into prognosis of deployment-related mTBI in returning soldiers

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Young researchers explore impact of prolonged Zika viremia in pregnant women, fetuses and infants

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