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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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·April 14, 2021·4 min read

Toxic Gas in Rat Brains Shows Potential For New Dementia Treatments

Researchers have discovered a potential new way to reduce levels of hydrogen sulfide in rats' brains. Decreasing H2S levels decreases the damage the toxic gas can cause, and ultimately may pave the way for the development of new treatments for dementia and epilepsy. Read More

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·April 12, 2021·2 min read

Study Showing How the Brain Retrieves Facts and May Help People With Memory Problems

A shared set of brain regions play a vital role in the retrieval of weak memories. Read More

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·April 12, 2021·5 min read

Profound Loss of Pleasure Related to Early-Onset Dementia

Study links anhedonia, or the loss of pleasure, to the early onset of frontotemporal dementia. Neuroimaging revealed symptoms of anhedonia were marked by atrophy in the frontal and striatal brain areas of those with FTD. Read More

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·April 12, 2021·5 min read

Imbalance in Gum Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

An increase in bad gum bacteria and a decrease in good bacteria is associated with amyloid-beta in cerebral spinal fluid samples of older adults. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking periodontal disease to the development of Alzheimer's. Read More

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·April 11, 2021·3 min read

Treating Sleep Apnea May Reduce Dementia Risk

People with sleep apnea who were exposed to positive airway pressure therapy had a reduced risk of being diagnosed with dementia. Read More

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·April 10, 2021·4 min read

Brain Disease Transmitted By Tick Bites May Be Treatable

Researchers have identified specific anti-bodies that can have a neutralizing effect on the virus responsible for tick-borne encephalitis. Preliminary response in using the anti-bodies in mice has proven affected in preventing TBE. It is hoped a vaccine candidate for TBE can be developed for humans. Read More

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·April 10, 2021·4 min read

Vaccines and Functional Neurological Disorder: A Complex Story

A number of videos have surfaced on popular channels showing people experiencing some adverse effects following the coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say some of the cases could be related to functional neurological disorder, a common neuropsychological condition. Read More

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·April 9, 2021·6 min read

Fighting Dementia With Play

A newly developed play therapy platform is helping older adults with dementia improve a range of flagging cognitive skills from concentration to memory. Read More

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·April 9, 2021·3 min read

Aluminum Is Intricately Associated With the Neuropathology of Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Study reveals aluminum is co-located with the tau protein in people with familial Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·April 9, 2021·3 min read

Higher Rates of Chronic Pain in Women Linked to Genetics

Genetics may help explain why women are at higher risk for developing chronic pain disorders than men. The study also sheds light on the role the central nervous system plays in the development of chronic pain. Read More

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·April 8, 2021·6 min read

Chronic Sinus Inflammation Appears to Alter Brain Activity

Researchers link the inflammation associated with chronic sinus infections to alterations in brain activity in networks that govern cognition, external stimuli, and introspection. The findings shed light on why people suffering from sinus infections often report poor concentration and other short-term cognitive problems. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·4 min read

Memory and Executive Function Symptoms More Accurate for Predicting CTE Than Mood and Behavior

Cognitive symptoms such as problems with memory and executive function, but not mood or motor disorders, were associated with CTE pathology. The findings advance the ability to diagnose CTE in living people. Until now, post mortem analysis was the only reliable method to detect CTE. Read More

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