neurology

Neuropathic pain is, in a sense, a glitch that refuses to self-correct. The original injury heals, or heals as much as it ever will, but the nervous system keeps insisting otherwise, flooding the brain with signals that serve no useful purpose except to make life miserable. Gabapentin is supposed to quiet that noise. For roughly half of patients it does, more or less. For the other half, it simpl…

Scientists have long known that conditions such as chronic stress, depression, heart disease, aging, and poor sleep are linked to a higher risk of dementia. However, researchers have struggled to fully understand why these very different health problems all seem connected to memory loss and brain decline later in life. Now, a new review article […] The post Why Poor Sleep May Raise the Risk of De…

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.

Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the biggest health challenges facing older adults around the world. The disease slowly damages memory and thinking abilities, eventually making it difficult for people to recognize loved ones, communicate clearly, or care for themselves. Although both men and women can develop Alzheimer’s disease, women are affected much more often. […] The post Common health…

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared health conditions, mainly because it affects memory, thinking, and independence. For many years, people believed that once the disease begins, it always gets worse at a steady pace. However, new research suggests that this belief may not be accurate. A study from the Keck School of Medicine […] The post Study finds three very different outcomes in ear…

Scientists around the world have been searching for better ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability. Millions of families are affected by the disease, and the number of cases is expected to rise as populations continue to age. Alzheimer’s disease is often linked to abnormal protein buildup in […] The post Scientists use the brain’s own cleani…

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky has discovered early evidence that a drug developed for Alzheimer’s disease may also help reduce harmful brain inflammation caused by alcohol withdrawal. The findings were recently published in the scientific journal Alcohol. Although the research is still in the early stages, scientists believe the work could […] The post Could a dementia drug …

It is a familiar food, but the latest evidence is prompting researchers to take a much closer look at its neurological effects.

Scientists in Germany have developed a new blood test that may help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease long before patients begin showing symptoms. Researchers believe this breakthrough could completely change how these serious brain diseases are diagnosed and treated in the future. The research was led by Professor Klaus Gerwert from Ruhr University […] The post New Blood…

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are exploring an unusual new idea that could eventually change how alcohol withdrawal is treated. A drug first designed to fight brain inflammation linked to dementia may also help reduce the harmful inflammation caused by alcohol withdrawal. The findings come from a new study published in the journal Alcohol. […] The post Scientists Test Alzheimer’s Drug…

Persistent symptoms after a concussion can severely disrupt someone's life, but with targeted, holistic treatment tailored to an individual's needs, recovery is possible.

A noninvasive treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasound helped relieve the shaking, stiffness and pain that accompany Parkinson’s disease.

Michael Koob, PhD, and his team from University of Minnesota Medical School have been selected to join the Collaborative Research Network (CRN), an international, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional network working to address high-priority research questions about Parkinson's disease, through a $6 million grant awarded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), in partnership with The Mich…

From special pens to earwax evaluations, a plethora of emerging diagnostics could one day be a major boon for people with the debilitating disease.

An experimental gene-silencing therapy safely lowered LRRK2 protein levels in an early Parkinson’s trial, but its effect on symptoms remains untested. An experimental medicine built to silence a gene closely associated with Parkinson’s disease has produced encouraging results in its first clinical test in people, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. The treatment, [...]

A new study offers clues as to why exercise can improve neurological symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, often making it hard for people to recognize loved ones or care for themselves. Scientists have spent decades searching for treatments, but progress has been slow and many experimental drugs have failed. One of […] The post Scientists find how to reverse A…

Catching Alzheimer's early means a better opportunity for it to be studied and for treatments...

Modafinil is widely used for narcolepsy but rarely causes dyskinesia. This JMCR case highlights modafinil-associated dyskinesia in a patient with autism spectrum disorder, emphasizing potential vulnerability related to altered dopaminergic signaling.