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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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·February 23, 2023·5 min read

Digital Markers Near-Perfect for Predicting Dementia

Researchers have created an accurate, easily interpretable new algorithm for predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

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·February 23, 2023·4 min read

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk: Study Identifies U.S. Hot Spot

Exposure to air pollution has previously been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now, researchers provide preliminary data linking air pollution to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The new study, which considered geographical data and diagnosis rates for Parkinson's, revealed those who live in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley are at particularly higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's.

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·February 23, 2023·6 min read

Nicotinamide Riboside Supplement Linked to Reduced Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s in the Brain

Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a naturally occurring dietary supplement can enter the brain and alter the metabolism of biological pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 22, 2023·7 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Patients Experience Significant Reduction in Symptoms With Non-surgical Focused Ultrasound Treatment

Non-surgical focused ultrasound treatments significantly improve movement, tremors, and other physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease, researchers report. Two-thirds of patients who received focused ultrasound reported improvements in symptoms for up to a year following treatment.

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·February 22, 2023·6 min read

Dial for Tuning Dopamine and Environmental Signals Found in Parkinson’s

Study reveals how signals from the environment integrate with genetic information that influences the survival and health of neurons, providing new insights into how Parkinson's disease may develop. Findings reveal the TNK2 gene mutations lead to the degeneration of dopamine producing neurons, resulting in Parkinson's disease pathology.

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·February 21, 2023·3 min read

Study Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and Dementia

People with chronic pain in multiple parts of the body have a higher risk of developing dementia and accelerated cognitive decline.

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·February 20, 2023·4 min read

Study Aims to Understand Why Women More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease

Cognitive reserve measured through IQ predicted the steepness of cognitive decline in aging men, but not women.

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·February 20, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After Stroke

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement in the arms of stroke patients with locomotion problems, researchers report. The treatment has the potential to improve the quality of life for those who suffer arm paralysis following a stroke.

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·February 19, 2023·4 min read

Food Insecurity May Increase Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Food insecurity was associated with accelerated cognitive decline and brain aging in older adults.

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·February 17, 2023·4 min read

Alcohol Consumption Linked to Acceleration of Alzheimer’s Disease

Even modest consumption of alcohol can accelerate brain atrophy and increase amyloid plaque formation. The findings reveal alcohol consumption can accelerate Alzheimer's disease pathologies.

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·February 16, 2023·4 min read

Using Stool Samples as an Indicator of Early Form of Parkinson’s

Researchers report a greater concentration of alpha-synuclein aggregates was found in stool samples from Parkinson's patients who suffered isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder.