CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs ‘encouraging’
Dogs with epilepsy who received cannabidiol as part of a clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures. ... Read More...
neuropharamcology
ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students
Researchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function. ... Read More...
Experimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse Study
A newly developed experimental drug, that contains similar compounds to those in diabetes medications, slows the progression of Parkinson's in mouse models of the disease, researchers report.... Read More...
Common Drug Could Help Treat ALS and SMA
Researchers have identified a compound that can stabilize a protein implicated in ALS and SMN.... Read More...
Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine Can Be Separated From Potential Side Effects
Ketamine may improve brain functions involved in mood regulation, researchers report.... Read More...
New Drug Limits Then Repairs Brain Damage Caused by Stroke
Researchers report a potential new drug may reduce the number of brain cells destroyed by stoke and also help repair them.... Read More...
Researchers Outline Barriers to Treating Fear and Anxiety
A new study offers insight into the neurological processes involved in fear and anxiety.... Read More...
New Drug Target Could Prevent Tolerance and Addiction to Opioids
A new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids.... Read More...
New Model May Solve Mystery of How Lithium Stabilizes Mood
Findings could help to design new treatments for mood disorders as effective as lithium, but with fewer side effects.... Read More...
Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment
A drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Effect of Laxatives Could Provide New Clues About Parkinson’s
Researchers report the rigidity found in Parkinson's flattens off with regular use of laxatives to help manage constipation.... Read More...
Rat Study Points to Potential New Treatment For Seizures
A new study reports that in rats, a drug that inhibits estrogen synthesis appears to be effective in controlling seizures.... Read More...