Neurology

Hepatitis B vaccine linked to increased MS risk
Sep 13 04

Immunization with the synthetic hepatitis B vaccine may be associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to review of a UK… Hepatitis B vaccine linked to increased MS risk   

 

Parents not to blame for hyperactive kids
Sep 08 04

Children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not disrupting their school classes or their neighborhoods because of poor parenting, UK scientists said… Parents not to blame for hyperactive kids   

 

New drug helps with Parkinson’s movement problems
Sep 03 04

An experimental drug called safinamide improves movement in patients with early Parkinson’s disease, researchers report.

“Safinamide is a novel (nerve-protecting drug) combining several… New drug helps with Parkinson’s movement problems   

 

Chiropractic correction may slow MS, Parkinson’s
Sep 03 04

Chiropractic correction of trauma-induced injury to the upper spine may halt or reverse the progression of both multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease symptoms,… Chiropractic correction may slow MS, Parkinson’s   

 

Culture plays a role in dyslexia, scientists say
Sep 01 04

Dyslexia, a common reading and learning disorder, could be influenced by culture, researchers said on Wednesday.

They discovered that a different area of… Culture plays a role in dyslexia, scientists say   

 

Chronic fatigue differs from depression
Aug 31 04

Chronic fatigue syndrome and depression have distinct biological features, researchers in Canada report, suggesting that the two conditions have unique causes.

Unlike patients with… Chronic fatigue differs from depression   

 

Mass hysteria strikes small rural U.S. high school
Aug 19 04

Ten healthy female students at a rural, co-ed North Carolina high school had repeated bouts of seizures, swooning and hyperventilation over a four-month period… Mass hysteria strikes small rural U.S. high school   

 

Birth month may influence brain cancer risk
Aug 13 04

The time of year in which a person is born may somehow sway the risk of developing brain cancer in adulthood, new research suggests.

Birth month may influence brain cancer risk   
 

Antioxidant supplements don’t reduce stroke risk
Aug 12 04

Vitamin E and beta-carotene supplements do not seem to have any preventive effects on stroke in middle-aged men who smoke, Finnish and US researchers… Antioxidant supplements don’t reduce stroke risk   

 

Jobs with little mental challenge may up Alzheimer’s
Aug 09 04

People who spent most of their lives in jobs that involve little brain work appear more likely to eventually develop Alzheimer’s disease, according… Jobs with little mental challenge may up Alzheimer’s   

 

Parkinson’s-Alzheimer’s link seen unlikely
Aug 06 04

It has been thought that there might be a genetic link between Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, but that seems not to be the… Parkinson’s-Alzheimer’s link seen unlikely   

 

Parkinson’s drug linked to heart valve damage
Aug 06 04

Heart valve disease appears to be relatively common in Parkinson’s disease patients treated with pergolide (Permax), according to results of a new study. Evidence… Parkinson’s drug linked to heart valve damage   

 

Dietary neurotoxin linked with neurologic disease
Aug 02 04

Researchers believe they now know how the neurotoxic amino acid BMAA, found in seeds of the cycad tree native to Guam, may eventually cause… Dietary neurotoxin linked with neurologic disease   

 

Sleeping disorder linked to risk of stroke death
Jul 27 04

A sleep-related disorder that causes repeated interruptions in breathing is a new risk factor for death from stroke, Spanish researchers said Tuesday.

Sleep apnea… Sleeping disorder linked to risk of stroke death   

 

Virtual reality may distract the brain from pain
Jul 05 04

A trip into virtual reality may literally take a person’s mind off the pain of a medical procedure, a new study shows.

Scientists found… Virtual reality may distract the brain from pain   

 

Low triglycerides tied to more severe stroke
Jun 29 04

You should reduce levels of cholesterol and triglycerides as much as possible, right? Well, in terms of stroke, that advice may go too far.

Low triglycerides tied to more severe stroke   
 

Cool head may mean calm heart
Jun 22 04

Young adults who keep a cool head under stress may be less likely to develop high blood pressure as they age, U.S. researchers said… Cool head may mean calm heart   

 

Strong hips make for a long golf drive
Jun 18 04

Above-par hip strength may be one secret of a lower golf handicap, new research findings suggest.

The study of 82 golfers found that those… Strong hips make for a long golf drive   

 

In-person license renewal cuts road deaths
Jun 16 04

States that require drivers to renew their licenses in person have a 17 percent lower fatality rate among drivers 85 and older, according to… In-person license renewal cuts road deaths   

 

Being downsized may increase stroke risk
Jun 16 04

Losing a job is always tough, but for people nearing retirement age, it may also be harmful to their health, results of a new… Being downsized may increase stroke risk   

 

Patients control video with thought alone in study
Jun 15 04

Using thought alone and with some electrodes placed on the surface of the brain, four volunteers were able to control a video game, U.S.… Patients control video with thought alone in study   

 

UK veteran on hunger strike over Gulf War Syndrome
Jun 10 04

A former British soldier is preparing to die after nearly seven weeks on hunger strike in protest at the Ministry of Defence’s refusal to… UK veteran on hunger strike over Gulf War Syndrome   

 

Eating fruit and vegetables may protect against stroke
Jun 09 04

The antioxidant content of fruits and vegetables may help mediate their protective effect against strokes caused by blood clots, US researchers claim.

The team,… Eating fruit and vegetables may protect against stroke   

 

Surgery found to halve stroke risk in some patients
May 27 04

Surgery can halve the odds of a stroke, one of the leading killers worldwide, in high-risk patients, scientists said on Friday.

Severe narrowing… Surgery found to halve stroke risk in some patients   

 
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