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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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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Sunshine May Shield Children and Young Adults From Multiple Sclerosis

Spending time enjoying the sunshine may help protect children and young adults from developing multiple sclerosis, a new study reports. Sun exposure boosts vitamin D levels and helps stimulate immune cells. Researchers report vitamin D may alter the biological function of immune cells, offering added protection against multiple sclerosis.

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·December 8, 2021·4 min read

Fatty Acid Length Predicts Parkinson’s Disease Risk

Chains of fatty acids in the lysosome that are one-half nanometer longer than normal-length chains were associated with a degenerative form of Gaucher disease, a genetic condition related to Parkinson's disease.

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·December 7, 2021·5 min read

Self-Administered Cognition Test Predicts Early Signs of Dementia Sooner

A newly developed self-assessment test of cognitive function can help detect early signs of dementia sooner than commonly used office-based cognitive tests.

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·December 7, 2021·6 min read

Seizures and Memory Problems in Epilepsy May Have a Common Cause

Deficits in the dentate gyrus function that causes memory problems may be associated with epileptic seizures a new study reports. The abnormal activity leads to over-extinction, spurring on seizures.

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·December 6, 2021·5 min read

Erectile Dysfunction Drug a Possible Candidate for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug to treat erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary hypertension, appears to be a promising candidate to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 6, 2021·7 min read

Cataract Surgery Linked With Lessened Dementia Risk

Cataract surgery was associated with a 30% reduction in dementia risk for older adults, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2021·3 min read

Treadmill Exercise Training Shows Promise for Managing Cognitive Effects of Multiple Sclerosis

Walking exercise on a treadmill improves cognitive abilities, including learning and memory, and preserves hippocampal volume in people with relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis.

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·December 4, 2021·3 min read

Elevated Heart Rate Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Older people who experience elevated heart rates are at increased risk for developing dementia, researchers report.

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·December 3, 2021·4 min read

Unique Brain Channel Combats Epileptic Seizures

The dSlo2 channel appears to play a role in suppressing hyperactivity in the brain that causes epileptic seizures.

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·December 2, 2021·5 min read

Immune Cells in the Brain Play Key Role in Relationship Between Gut Microbes and Amyloid Beta Deposits

Microglia, a key immune cell in the brain, appears to mediate the relationship between the gut microbiome and amyloid-beta deposits in male mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

This shows single cell RNA sequencing of the microglia response in a mouse model of Alzheimer's

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·December 1, 2021·4 min read

Targeting the Brain’s Immune Cells May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

A drug currently being tested in cancer clinical trials appears to prevent dysfunction in an immune cell signaling pathway associated with Alzheimer's disease. Blocking the pathway could prevent Alzheimer's from developing and slow the progression of symptoms for those who already have the disease.

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·December 1, 2021·3 min read

MRI Reveals Altered Brain Structure in Fetuses Exposed to Alcohol

A neuroimaging study reveals significant structural differences in the brain of fetuses exposed to alcohol. Researchers found alcohol exposed fetuses had increased volume in the corpus callosum and decreased volume in the periventricular zone of the brain.

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