Neurology

– 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.

Diagram shows how a stroke affects the brain.

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·February 15, 2016·5 min read

Stenting Older Patients May Increase Stroke Risk

Researchers reports vascular surgery seems to be safer than stenting for people over 70 with carotid stenosis.

Image shows a brain slice from an Alzheimer's patient.

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·February 15, 2016·3 min read

Proton Pump Inhibitors May Be Associated with Increased Dementia Risk

A new study provides a statistical association between an increased risk of developing dementia and proton pump inhibitors.

Image shows obstructive airway in a sleep apnea patient.

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·February 14, 2016·3 min read

Computational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is Treated

Researchers are developing a 3D model of a human airway which could lead to new tools for the treatment of sleep apnea.

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·February 13, 2016·3 min read

Regrowing Dopaminergic Neurons Could Pave Way For New Parkinson’s Therapy

A new study reports it is possible to regrow dopaminergic neurons in adult mammals.

Diagram shows how breath is obstructed in sleep apnea.

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·February 12, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function

According to a new study, people with sleep apnea showed significant changes in GABA and glutamate levels in their brains.

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·February 12, 2016·8 min read

Researchers Identify ‘Neurostatin’ That Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports researchers have identified a drug that targets the first steps in a toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 12, 2016·3 min read

‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological Diseases

Researchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.

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·February 11, 2016·2 min read

Threat of Cytomegalovirus Far Outweighs Zika Risk

In the wake of all the media attention of the Zika virus, researchers are calling for greater public awareness of CMV, the most common viral cause of birth defects in the US.