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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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

Easy To Follow Diet Proven to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A diet that helps lower the risks of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 53 percent has been ranked the easiest to follow and second best overall diet for 2016.

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·January 5, 2016·5 min read

New Insights Into Parkinson’s Traveling Protein

According to a new study, one of the main proteins involved in Parkinson's disease does not behave like a prion.

Image shows Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra.

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·January 5, 2016·3 min read

Cerebrovascular Disease Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in Alzheimer's patients.

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·January 4, 2016·3 min read

Anticholinergic Drugs Do Not Increase Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take anticholinergic medications show no significant decline in cognitive performance from those who do not take the medications.

Diagram of Tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 4, 2016·1 min read

New Vaccine Against Alzheimer’s Protein to Enter Clinical Trial

A new treatment developed to help clear tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease is entering into early stage clinical trials.

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·December 31, 2015·5 min read

Study Opens New Doors for ALS Drug Discovery

Researchers pin down the structure of toxic clumps of a protein associated with a large number of ALS cases. The findings could help open the door to developing new drugs to treat the disease.

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·December 28, 2015·4 min read

Two Alzheimer’s Risk Genes Linked to Brain Atrophy

According to a new study, two genetic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease have been more specifically linked to brain atrophy that is characteristic of the disease.

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·December 28, 2015·3 min read

Link Between Increased Parkinson’s Disease Risk and Hepatitis C Discovered

A new study reports people with hepatitis C may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

Drawing of a brain, a lightening bolt and a marijuana leaf.

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·December 24, 2015·7 min read

Marijuana Derivative Reduces Seizures in People With Treatment Resistant Epilepsy

A new study reports cannabidiol, a marijuana derivative, is effective at reducing seizure frequency in children and adults with treatment resistant epilepsy.