FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 16, 2022·4 min readSpeech as a New Diagnostic Tool in ALS and FTDWith the help of AI, researchers are developing digital biomarkers that use speech data to identify ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readNew Marker of ALS Outcome IdentifiedUsing MEG neuroimaging, researchers have identified a new marker that can be used to predict the clinical outcomes for those suffering from ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readALS Risk Higher Among Production Workers, Those Exposed to Metals, Volatile Compounds on JobThose working in production occupations, especially those exposed to volatile organic compounds, metals, combustion pollutants, and particulate matter have a higher risk of developing ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 15, 2022·5 min readRepeated Infections Associated With Increased Risk of Some Neurodegenerative DiseasesEarly-to-midlife infections that require hospital care are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease later in life, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2022·4 min readGut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental IllnessThe gut microbiome has previously been linked to some neurological and psychological disorders. Now, researchers are investigating whether utilizing microbes from the gut could potentially treat those suffering from depression and other mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·August 13, 2022·3 min read‘Abnormal’ Protein Could Be Common Link Between All Forms of Motor Neuron DiseaseA new study reports that abnormalities in the SOD1 protein are a common factor in all types of motor neuron diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2022·6 min readRepurposed Drug Could Help Patients With ALSTerazosin, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of enlarged prostate and high blood pressure, shows promise as a treatment for ALS.Read More