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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.

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·May 7, 2013·1 min read

Study Finds Increase in Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Elderly Men and Women

Researchers note a considerable rise in the number of fall-induced traumatic brain injuries in elderly patients since the 1970's. Future studies are required to better understand the reasons for the increased numbers and provide effective interventions to prevent injury.

The diagram shows the symptoms of MS and the human body.

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·May 6, 2013·2 min read

Multiple Sclerosis May Not Be As Rare As Thought in African-Americans

A population based study which looked at patients newly diagnosed with MS discovered African-Americans had a 47% increased risk of developing the disease compared with Caucasians. However, Hispanic and Asian people had a 58 and 80% lower risk.

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·May 6, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Critical Link In Mammalian Odor Detection

Researchers have identified the Ggamma13 protein is critical for the ability for mammals to detect odors. "Knockout" mice which lacked this protein were functionally anosmic, unable to smell. The study could provide insight into possible underlying causes of certain smell disorders in humans.

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·April 23, 2013·4 min read

ALS Trial Shows Novel Therapy is Safe

A new treatment for ALS, which uses a technique that turns off the mutated SOD1 gene, has passed an early phase clinical trial for safety.

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·April 15, 2013·2 min read

Research Sheds New Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries

A new study supports p38α MAPK as a possible clinical target for treating central nervous system disorders associated with uncontrolled brain inflammation, including TBI.

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·April 11, 2013·2 min read

New Findings on the Brain’s Immune Cells During Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

As Alzheimer's disease progresses, microglial cells lose two important biological functions affecting their ability to remove cell fragments and motility towards acute lesions.

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·April 5, 2013·4 min read

Experts Call for Research On Prevalence of Delayed Neurological Dysfunction After Head Injury

Researchers evaluate the pathological impact of single incident TBI and mild, repetitive traumatic brain injury, in order to learn which measures need to be taken to identify risk, early incidence and to reduce long term complications associated with TBI.

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·April 3, 2013·3 min read

Study Sheds Light on how to Reset the Addicted Brain

Researchers provide additional insight into deficits in the prefrontal cortex involved in drug addiction. The findings could offer new avenues of research for the treatment of addiction.

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·March 28, 2013·5 min read

New Research on the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

According to three new studies, numerous opportunities exist to improve the outcomes of TBI in older adults.

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·March 18, 2013·4 min read

Athletes with Suspected Concussion Should Be Removed from Play

"If in doubt, sit it out" researchers recommend for athletes with suspected concussions in a new concussion guideline update from the AAN.

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·March 18, 2013·3 min read

Similar Neuro Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Low-Grade Brain Bleeding as Infants with no Bleeding

Preterm infants with low-grade periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH) brain bleeding could have similar long term neurodevelopmental outcomes as babies with no bleeding, researchers suggest.

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·March 14, 2013·4 min read

Transplanted Brain Cells in Monkeys Light Up Personalized Therapy

Researchers transplanted neural cells, derived from adult skin cells, into monkeys; where they developed into several different types of brain cells. The research could eventually help provide new treatment avenues for patients with a wide range of neurological diseases.