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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.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Suicide Rate is 22 Percent Higher in People with Epilepsy Than the General Population

According to a new study released by the CDC, suicide rates among people with epilepsy are 22 percent higher than in the general population.

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·July 11, 2016·4 min read

Neurochemical Signal Likely Missing in Parkinson’s Identified

Researchers have identified the neurochemical signal likely missing in Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·July 11, 2016·6 min read

Measuring Damage to Brain Networks May Aid Stroke Treatment and Predict Recovery

Researchers report functional brain scans that measure damage to the brain's communication network could predict stroke recovery.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 11, 2016·3 min read

Detecting Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear With Aid of New Eye Technology

Human trials are scheduled for a new eye technology that researchers say could detect Alzheimer's before symptoms appear.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 11, 2016·5 min read

Potential Blood Biomarkers for Gulf War Illness

Researchers have developed a panel of blood markers that may diagnose Gulf War illness with 90 percent accuracy.

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·July 11, 2016·8 min read

Predicting Language Deficits Following Strokes with Connectome Based Imaging

Researchers report that, following a stroke, mapping the brain's white matter connections in addition to imaging tissue damage could help to predict which patients will have language deficits and how severe they may be.

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·July 11, 2016·6 min read

Study Finds Link Between TBI and Parkinson’s, But Not Alzheimer’s

According to a new study, people with a history of TBI are at an increased risk for developing some neurodegenerative diseases later in life. However, TBI's don't appear to be linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 11, 2016·4 min read

Amyloid Probes Gain Powers in Search For Alzheimer’s Cause

A metallic molecule allows for real time motoring of amyloid beta plaques.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 7, 2016·5 min read

Link Between Brain Inflammation and Gut Bacteria in Chronic Liver Disease

Researchers discover a link between gut bacteria and brain inflammation in patients with cirrhosis.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 7, 2016·4 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study links hippocampal inflammation in multiple sclerosis with an increased risk of developing depression.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 6, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s May Be Detectable in Young Adults

A new study reports the genetic risk score may be able to detect those at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, even during early adulthood.