Deep Brain Stimulation Promising for Those With Mild Alzheimer’s
Deep brain stimulation of the fornix may prove to be beneficial for people over the age of 65 who suffer from mild Alzheimer's, researchers report.... Read More...
Neurology
– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.
Absence Epilepsy: When the Brain is Like an Orchestra Without a Conductor
Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms of absence epilepsy. ... Read More...
Half of Those on Parkinson’s Drugs Develop Impulse Control Problems
A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take dopamine agonists are more likely to develop impulse control disorders. ... Read More...
Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified
Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.... Read More...
Important New Piece in Huntington’s Disease Puzzle Identified
Researchers have identified a reduced exchange of glutamine between astrocytes and neurons in a new Huntington's disease study.... Read More...
Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death
A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.... Read More...
Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion
A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...
Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch
A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.... Read More...
How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.... Read More...
How a Killer Fungus Unleashes Meningitis and Brain Infections
A new study reveals how early immune response helps spread neurocryptococcosis. The findings may help develop new treatments that can prevent and treat this fungal infection.... Read More...
Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body
A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.... Read More...
Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease
Not only do women appear to be better protected against the effects of Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals a gender specific pathology exists in women with the disease as soon as the symptoms appear.... Read More...