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.

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·February 18, 2016·3 min read

Common Antibiotic May Be Linked to Temporary Mental Confusion

According to researchers, some common antibiotics could be linked to delirium and some other temporary brain problems.

Diagram shows how ischemic strokes occur.

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·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes and TIA

A drug prescribed for diabetes may help prevent TIA, recurring stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance not associated with diabetes.

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·February 17, 2016·3 min read

TAxI Drives Protein Cargo into Spinal Cord

TAxI, a small peptide has been shown to be an effective vehicle for shuttling functional proteins into the spinal cord, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 17, 2016·3 min read

A Link Between Oral Bacteria and Elevated Stroke Risk

Researchers have discovered an elevated risk of intracerebral hemorrhage in people found to have a specific bacterium in their saliva.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body in a patient with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 17, 2016·4 min read

Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified

A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.

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·February 16, 2016·1 min read

Umbilical Cord Blood May Speed Stroke Recovery

A new study will evaluate the effectiveness of using banked umbilical cord blood to help the brain heal quicker following an ischemic stroke.

Illustration showing a cut away of the brain with the locus coeruleus highlighted in blue.

Featured Neurology

·February 16, 2016·3 min read

‘Ground Zero’ Brain Region for Alzheimer’s Highlighted

A new study reports the locus coeruleus, an area of the brain essential for maintaining cognitive function, is vulnerable to toxins and infections. This brain area appears to be the first place affected by late onset Alzheimer's.