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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.

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·September 25, 2021·4 min read

Adults With Neurologic Conditions More Likely to Have Experienced Childhood Trauma

Adults who experienced traumatic events, including abuse and household dysfunction, as children had an increased risk of developing neurological conditions later in life. Additionally, researchers found a significant link between childhood trauma and depression and anxiety in adulthood.

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·September 25, 2021·5 min read

Preliminary Research Finds That Even Mild Cases of COVID-19 Leave a Mark on the Brain, but It’s Not Yet Clear How Long It Lasts

Preliminary new findings are raising concerns about the long-term effect of mild COVID-19 infection on neurological health and cognition.

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·September 25, 2021·2 min read

History of Migraines Lead To More Severe Hot Flashes for Postmenopausal Women

Neurovascular dysfunction may explain the link between migraines, hot flashes during menopause, and increased risk of heart disease in women. Researchers found a history of migraines predicted an increase in hot flashes during menopause transition.

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·September 25, 2021·5 min read

Pipeline of Cell and Gene Therapies Holds Promise for Repairing the Parkinson’s-Damaged Brains

Researchers highlight some of the current strategies being pursued to help restore lost function and regenerate brain areas affected by Parkinson's disease.

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·September 24, 2021·3 min read

Sonic Hedgehog Protein Pathway Stimulation Could Help Parkinson’s Patients

Drugs that increase signaling of Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) can help suppress the involuntary movements associated with dopamine replacement therapy for those with Parkinson's disease.

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·September 22, 2021·3 min read

Nasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Two new intranasal drugs slow inflammation and stop the spread of alpha-synuclein in mouse models of Parkinson's disease. The drug also improved gait and balance in the animals. If the results are able to be replicated in humans, researchers say the drugs could be hailed as a "remarkable advance" in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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·September 22, 2021·4 min read

Immune Cells in the Brain Share the Work

Microglia immune cells can join together to form networks when needed, a new study reports. However, certain mutations associated with Parkinson's disease can impair this process.

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·September 18, 2021·6 min read

The Mediterranean Diet Leads to Better Cognitive Functions and Memory

Study reveals a direct link between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and improved cognitive function.

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·September 18, 2021·3 min read

Two-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test Predicts Decline in Episodic Memory

Higher glucose levels detected by a two-hour glucose test were an accurate predictor of poorer performance in tests of episodic memory ten years later.

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·September 17, 2021·4 min read

Converting Glioma Cells Into Neurons May Treat Glioblastoma

Cellular reprogramming of glioma cells into neural cells may be a promising treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·September 17, 2021·6 min read

Time Until Dementia Symptoms Appear Can Be Estimated via Brain Scan

A new algorithm uses neuroimaging data of amyloid levels in the brain and takes into account a person's age to determine when a person with genetic Alzheimer's risk factors, and with no signs of cognitive decline, will develop the disease.