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– 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.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 3, 2020

Brain Iron Accumulation Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Iron accumulation in the brain's neocortex has been linked to cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. Read More

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 2, 2020

Study Supports Link Between COVID-19 and “COVID Toes”

Study supports the link between chilblains, or COVID-toes, and coronavirus infection. Researchers report endothelial damage induced by COVID-19 infection could be the key mechanism causing the lesions. Read More

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·July 1, 2020

Asthma Drug Salbutamol a Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment

Salbutamol, a common asthma medication, shows potential for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The drug is effective at reducing the accumulation of insoluble fibers of the tau protein. Read More

Featured Neurology Psychology

·June 27, 2020

Repeated head impacts associated with later-life depression and worse cognitive function

People who suffer repetitive head injuries experience increased symptoms of depression and a greater risk of cognitive decline as they age. Those with a history of repetitive head injuries and TBI that resulted in a loss of consciousness reported higher levels of mental health problems, including depressive symptoms. Read More

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·June 26, 2020

Alternative medicine is widespread among people with multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis patients are nine times more likely to discuss the use of alternative medicines, including cannabis, with their neurologists as treatment options than they were in 2001. 81% of MS patients report the use of dietary supplements to help with disease management, and 39% report participating in mindfulness and other mind-body therapies. 30% of patients reported using marijuana to help treat their symptoms. Read More

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 26, 2020

First UK-wide study describes brain complications in some patients with severe COVID-19

A new study highlights the most common neurological and psychological complications that arise as a result of coronavirus infection. The most common brain complication was stroke, reported in 77 of 125 patients studied. Of those, 57 patients had a stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain. Behavioral changes, confusion, and altered mental state were also reported in a significant number of patients. Depression and anxiety were also commonly reported. Ten patients developed psychosis as a result of COVID-19, and six developed a dementia-like syndrome. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 24, 2020

Genes affecting brains and brawn?

Genetic deletions associated with neurodevelopmental disorders may also be linked to dysfunctional organ development, a new study reports. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 24, 2020

Genetic malfunction of brain astrocytes triggers migraine

Familial hemiplegic migraine type 2 (FHM2) causes a malfunction of astrocytes in the cingulate cortex. Manipulating astrocytes in the cingulate cortex reversed the disfunction, preventing an increase in migraine-like symptoms in mice carrying the FHM2 defect. Read More

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 24, 2020

Pulse pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementia

Elevated pulse pressure in blood traveling to the brain causes inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in the blood-brain barrier that leads to brain damage. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 24, 2020

One-time treatment generates new neurons and eliminates Parkinson’s disease

Researchers administered PTB antisense oligonucleotide treatment directly to the midbrain of mice. In the mouse models exposed to the treatment, a small subset of astrocytes converted to neurons, increasing the number of neurons by 30%. Three months after treatment, mice were completely free of Parkinson's disease symptoms and remained in remission for the rest of their lives. Read More

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·June 23, 2020

Focused ultrasound shows promise against deadliest brain tumor

Focused ultrasound treatments show promise in the fight against glioblastoma brain cancer. Sonodynamic therapy may also help treat other difficult-to-treat cancers. Read More

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·June 23, 2020

Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk

Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports. Adding twenty minutes to a daily walk, and increasing vigorous daily activities by eight minutes significantly lower sleep apnea risk. Read More

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