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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Featured Genetics Neurology

·May 19, 2015·3 min read

Cause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Identified

New findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.

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Featured Neurology

·May 18, 2015·5 min read

Memory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During Concussion

A new study reports some former NFL players who lost consciousness due to concussion while playing have smaller hippocampal volume and score lower on memory tests.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·May 14, 2015·4 min read

Major Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to Prevention

Researchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.

This image showsn normal cell dividing (left) and stressed cancer cell dividing (right). PLK1 inhibitors stress cancer cells, making them easier to kill.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·May 8, 2015·4 min read

Three Classes of Anti-Cancer Drugs Work in Synergy Against Glioblastoma

Researchers report a combination of three different anti-cancer drugs shows promising results for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer.

Featured Neurology

·May 6, 2015·4 min read

Dopamine Could Play a Role in Promoting Chronic Pain

New findings could open the doors for the development of treatments for chronic pain.

Featured Neurology

·May 5, 2015·4 min read

People with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive Problems

A new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.

This shows a brain scan of a patient with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·May 4, 2015·6 min read

Epigenetic Drugs Could be Used to Treat Deadly Pediatric Cancer

A new study reports panobinostat and other gene regulating drugs may prove helpful in the treatment of DIPG.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 4, 2015·4 min read

New Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Discovered

Researchers report they have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 4, 2015·3 min read

Premature Birth Can Alter Neural Connectivity

According to a new study, researchers find less brain connectivity between the thalamus and areas of the brain involved in higher cognitive functions in preterm babies.