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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

AI-powered Surreal-GAN identifies diverse brain aging patterns

Researchers utilize ‘Surreal-GAN,’ a deep-representation learning model, to examine the heterogeneity of aging brains.

20 Aug 2024

Untreated hypertension increases Alzheimer’s risk, research shows

The effects of hypertension history, antihypertensive use, and BP on the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

20 Aug 2024

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

Two new studies from UC San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson's disease through an implanted device that can treat movement problems during the day and insomnia at night.

19 Aug 2024

USC researchers develop new sleep analysis tool based on heart data

We know that quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water. Yet, despite spending a third of our lives in slumber, it largely remains a scientific mystery.

19 Aug 2024

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

People with Down syndrome are likely to develop Alzheimer's disease at a young age, with autopsy studies showing that by age 40 years, the brains of individuals with Down syndrome have amyloid plaques.

19 Aug 2024

Groundbreaking study uncovers new genetic variants linked to normal pressure hydrocephalus

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and partners identified new genetic variants associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

15 Aug 2024

Brain scans can detect consciousness in some unresponsive patients

New research co-led by experts at Mass General Brigham found that brain scans can detect consciousness in some patients with brain injury who are unresponsive.

14 Aug 2024

Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher Alzheimer's risk in older adults

People 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to both people who have been or are being treated for high blood pressure as well as people without the chronic condition.

14 Aug 2024

Decline in psychological wellbeing may signal early mild cognitive impairment

Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, suggests research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

13 Aug 2024

Neurology News and Research

Latest Neurology News and Research

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

Brain scans can detect consciousness in some unresponsive patients

Untreated high blood pressure linked to higher Alzheimer's risk in older adults

Decline in psychological wellbeing may signal early mild cognitive impairment

World's first rapid TBI blood test debuts at Orlando Health

Expanding horizons in Parkinson's disease care with non-pharmacological interventions

Researchers call for Medicare to cover driving safety evaluations of at-risk, older adults

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Alcohol use in older adults linked to increased risk of severe head trauma after falls

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