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.

Image shows a brain scan that details how NAC improved dopamine transporter binding.

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·June 16, 2016·5 min read

Natural Molecule Could Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms

N-acetylcysteine appears to help enable dopamine neurons to recover some function, researchers report.

Image shows a microbleed in a brain scan.

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·June 16, 2016·5 min read

Cerebral Microbleeds in Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Increased Disability Risks

A new study reports cerebral microbleeds are associated with an increased risk for physical and cognitive disabilities in those with multiple sclerosis.

Image shows brain scans of a normal brain, a person with MCI and an Alzheimer's brain.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Memory Loss Reversed in 10 Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers report the results of MRI scans and psychological testing show marked improvements in memory for ten Alzheimer's patients following treatments with programmatic and personalized therapy.

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·June 15, 2016·4 min read

A Protective Strategy Against Pesticide Linked Parkinson’s Disease

A new study sheds light on how ziram causes the loss of the main source of dopamine in the central nervous system.

Image shows amyloid beta attacking a cell.

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·June 15, 2016·8 min read

A New Role For Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new technique to measure levels of amyloid beta in the brain. They have also discovered new insights into why mutations of the TREM2 gene increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 15, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Block Action of Alzheimer’s Tau Protein in Mice

Researchers report a drug called phenylbutyrate may protect against damage caused by the tau protein in Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 14, 2016·2 min read

Sleepiness and Fatigue Linked to Atrophy in Cognitively Normal Elderly

Researchers report cognitively normal older people who experience excessive sleepiness during the day have more brain atrophy than those who do not experience fatigue.