Neurology

Marijuana derivatives may provide MS treatment
Dec 07 05


Marijuana derivatives or “cannabinoids” taken for one year for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) may reduce muscle spasms and other aspects of disability,… Marijuana derivatives may provide MS treatment   

 

Chronic fatigue syndrome may be a legitimate neurological condition
Dec 06 05

Researchers might have found evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome is a real and legitimate neurological condition.

A pilot study published in the open access… Chronic fatigue syndrome may be a legitimate neurological condition   

 

Aldosterone shows promise as stroke treatment
Dec 05 05

A bi-polar hormone that can contribute to strokes and minimize their damage is emerging as a therapeutic target in the battle against these brain… Aldosterone shows promise as stroke treatment   

 

Moderate to Severe Sleep-Disordered Breathing Can Lead to Stroke
Dec 05 05


Individuals who experience moderate to severe sleep-disordered breathing are four times more likely to have a stroke during the next four years than those… Moderate to Severe Sleep-Disordered Breathing Can Lead to Stroke   

 

Exercise may not slow seniors’ mental decline
Nov 25 05

Staying physically active can help keep adults fit as they grow older, but, contrary to what some may think, it may not protect against… Exercise may not slow seniors’ mental decline   

 

Re-opening of carotid arteries in stroke has high success rate with stenting
Nov 22 05

University of Pittsburgh researchers report a high level of effectiveness in re-opening completely blocked internal carotid arteries (ICA) as late as… Re-opening of carotid arteries in stroke has high success rate with stenting   

 

Aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in women
Nov 22 05

A meta-analysis of more than 95,000 patients has shown that aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in women, but it appears to… Aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in women   

 

Chemists Characterize Alzheimer’s Plaque Precursor
Nov 22 05

Using a nuclear magnetic resonance technique, University of Illinois at Chicago chemists have obtained the first molecular-level images of precursors of bundled fibrils that… Chemists Characterize Alzheimer’s Plaque Precursor   

 

Occupation and Education Influence Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
Nov 21 05

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that an individual’s educational and career paths impact Parkinson’s disease risk later in life. This report will appear in… Occupation and Education Influence Risk for Parkinson’s Disease   

 

Statins may delay effects of Alzheimer’s -study
Nov 17 05

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia in the elderly, French scientists said on Thursday.

Statins may delay effects of Alzheimer’s -study   
 

Should Alzheimer’s sufferers take part in research?
Nov 08 05

Grandma has Alzheimer’s disease - should you sign her up for a new research study, even if she doesn’t really understand what it entails?

Should Alzheimer’s sufferers take part in research?   
 

Resveratrol effective in lowering amyloid-beta peptides
Nov 07 05

A study published in the November 11 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry shows that resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red… Resveratrol effective in lowering amyloid-beta peptides   

 

Exercise is good for multiple sclerosis, but it must be done correctly
Nov 03 05

Aerobic exercise is thought to help persons with multiple sclerosis fight fatigue, the most common symptom of the disease. Yet Exercise is good for multiple sclerosis, but it must be done correctly   

 

More exercise equals lower risk of ischemic stroke
Oct 27 05

Even in an Asian nation where people generally have higher levels of physical activity on the job than is typical in North America or… More exercise equals lower risk of ischemic stroke   

 

Botox Helps Patients Face Intractable Facial Pain
Oct 25 05

Everyone’s favorite toxin appears to offer significant relief from severe facial pain.

When Botox (botulinum-A toxin) was injected into the faces of 13 patients… Botox Helps Patients Face Intractable Facial Pain   

 

Diet reduces Alzheimer protein, in mice
Oct 24 05

Experiments in mice genetically engineered to develop a form of Alzheimer’s disease show that a diet high in saturated fats and low in carbohydrates… Diet reduces Alzheimer protein, in mice   

 

Twice-Weekly Workout in Middle Age Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk
Oct 05 05

Working out in middle age helps keep the brain flexible in old age.

So say researchers here who found that people who were physically… Twice-Weekly Workout in Middle Age Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk   

 

Stroke Risk Gene Confirmed
Oct 02 05

In an important confirmation of genetic influences in Stroke, researchers have found an association between a major risk gene and Stroke in young adults,… Stroke Risk Gene Confirmed   

 

Complex work may help ward off Alzheimer’s
Sep 23 05

People with challenging jobs may have to work hard, but the payoff could be some protection against Alzheimer’s disease later in life, new research… Complex work may help ward off Alzheimer’s   

 

Green tea component may fight Alzheimer’s
Sep 20 05

An ingredient in green tea that researchers think might fight cancer may also protect the brain from the memory-destroying Alzheimer’s disease, a study released… Green tea component may fight Alzheimer’s   

 

New studies shed light on stroke prevention and management
Sep 19 05

Coinciding with National Stroke Week in Australia (19 - 25 September 2005) is the release of results from two recent Stroke studies from the… New studies shed light on stroke prevention and management   

 

Parkinson’s drugs may trigger gambling obsession
Sep 17 05

Recent reports suggest that pathologic gambling, a severe addiction to gambling, is a rare complication of using anti-Parkinson’s drugs. Now, new research delves deeper… Parkinson’s drugs may trigger gambling obsession   

 

Stroke tied to increased risk of epilepsy
Sep 17 05

The results of a study conducted in Norway indicate that Stroke patients appear to be at increased risk for developing epileptic seizures. The study… Stroke tied to increased risk of epilepsy   

 

Amantadine curbs weight gain with psychiatric drug
Sep 17 05

Amantadine (Symmetrel, Endantadine), a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease as well as the flu, may help stabilize weight in… Amantadine curbs weight gain with psychiatric drug   

 

Some bleeding strokes could be prevented
Sep 12 05

Many young adults who suffer bleeding in the brain, a type of Stroke, have risk factors that could be modified, researchers report. This suggests… Some bleeding strokes could be prevented   

 
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