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Study reviews hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir antiviral potency against SARS‐CoV‐2

In a new study, researchers outlined the synthesis and the possible mechanism of action (MOA) of two potential severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) repurposing drug candidates.

17 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2 causes neuronal damage and inflammation within a week of infection in rhesus macaques

SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus, caused significant neuron damage and inflammation within a week of infection in rhesus macaque monkeys, according to a new study.

14 Oct 2022

Distinct brain networks may be potential targets for neuromodulation therapies to treat depression

A new study that links the location of brain injury to levels of depression in patients following the injury has identified two distinct brain networks; one associated with increased depression symptoms and one associated with decreased depression symptoms.

13 Oct 2022

Diets not linked to reduced risk of dementia, study finds

A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that two diets including the Mediterranean diet are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia.

12 Oct 2022

Inflammation and infection may predict post-thrombectomy mortality

In a new study, researchers assessed the association of markers of inflammation and infection with mortality in individuals with acute ischemic stroke post-thrombectomy.

12 Oct 2022

Infant’s brain “plastic” enough to reorganize language to the opposite side after perinatal stroke

A clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center found that, for children who had a major stroke to the left hemisphere of their brain within days of their birth, the infant's brain was 'plastic' enough for the right hemisphere to acquire the language abilities ordinarily handled by the left side while also maintaining its own language abilities as well.

10 Oct 2022

Study reports low incidence of severe COVID-19 among vaccinated and boosted individuals

A large study of COVID-19 disease following vaccination and booster, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), reports surprisingly low incidence, especially in individuals younger than 65 years of age with no high-risk conditions.

6 Oct 2022

Omega-3 levels could play a role in improving cognitive resilience in middle-aged people

An exploratory study suggests that people who eat more foods with omega-3 fatty acids in midlife may have better thinking skills and even better brain structure than people who eat few foods with the fatty acids.

5 Oct 2022

Consuming more omega-3s associated with better brain health and cognition in middle age

Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates.

5 Oct 2022

New project secures NIH funding to tackle chronic health disparities

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer disproportionally affect racial and ethnic minorities.

5 Oct 2022

Decline in specific protein levels linked to Alzheimer’s disease, not buildup of amyloid plaques

New research from the University of Cincinnati bolsters a hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a specific protein, contrary to a prevailing theory that has been recently called into question.

5 Oct 2022

Study: Fewer Black, Hispanic and Asian patients qualify for treatments that slow Alzheimer's progression

The development of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaking down amyloid plaques, a hallmark of the disease, has brought fresh hope to aging populations and the doctors who treat them.

3 Oct 2022

Mount Sinai study suggests significant role of reactive oxygen species in maintaining healthy intestines

Mount Sinai researchers have published one of the first studies to demonstrate the importance of reactive oxygen species in maintaining stem cell function and preventing inflammation during wound repair, which could provide greater insights into the prevention and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), according to findings published in the journal Gut on October 3.

3 Oct 2022

Study helps understand how brain pathology influences the development of cognitive fatigue in MS patients

Using advanced diffusion neuroimaging technology, Kessler Foundation researchers investigated the relationship between the rate of cognitive fatigue to microstructural changes in the brain in persons with multiple sclerosis.

1 Oct 2022

Epileptic seizures are more common after cerebral venous thrombosis

Epileptic seizures are frequent among patients with cerebral venous thrombosis — a blood clot affecting the venous system of the brain.

30 Sep 2022

Alzheimer’s researchers highlight the need for inclusive clinical trials

Enrolling representative populations in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease is critical for finding treatments that will be safe and effective for all patients. African Americans and Latinos are disproportionately affected by this disease yet are substantially underrepresented in trials of promising therapies. For example, an analysis of data from more than 100 clinical trials testing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease found that only 12% of participants were of any non-White race or Hispanic ethnicity.

30 Sep 2022

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Latest Neurology News and Research

Study reviews hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir antiviral potency against SARS‐CoV‐2

SARS-CoV-2 causes neuronal damage and inflammation within a week of infection in rhesus macaques

Distinct brain networks may be potential targets for neuromodulation therapies to treat depression

Diets not linked to reduced risk of dementia, study finds

Inflammation and infection may predict post-thrombectomy mortality

Infant’s brain “plastic” enough to reorganize language to the opposite side after perinatal stroke

Study reports low incidence of severe COVID-19 among vaccinated and boosted individuals

Omega-3 levels could play a role in improving cognitive resilience in middle-aged people

Consuming more omega-3s associated with better brain health and cognition in middle age

New project secures NIH funding to tackle chronic health disparities

Decline in specific protein levels linked to Alzheimer’s disease, not buildup of amyloid plaques

Study: Fewer Black, Hispanic and Asian patients qualify for treatments that slow Alzheimer's progression

Mount Sinai study suggests significant role of reactive oxygen species in maintaining healthy intestines

Study helps understand how brain pathology influences the development of cognitive fatigue in MS patients

Epileptic seizures are more common after cerebral venous thrombosis

Alzheimer’s researchers highlight the need for inclusive clinical trials

Artificial intelligence used to predict hospitalization outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia

Mouse model reveals link between GABA receptors and sleepiness in people with myotonic dystrophy

Sleep disparities may impact health in minority communities

Study explores the role of air pollution on the trajectory of stroke

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