News tagged with neurologic problems


New perspective needed for role of major Alzheimer's gene

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists' picture of how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease harms the brain may have to be revised, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.

Medical research created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Investigating devastating childhood diseases just got easier

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPScs) from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) show Dravet-like functional impairment when they are converted into neurons, finds research in BioMed Central's open ...

Medical research created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

E-health made easier—and more comfortable

The future of health care could be found in a tiny, paper-thin skin patch that collects vital information. The Bio-patch sensor developed by researchers at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology is ...

Other created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Further potential insight into the complex neuropathology of Down's syndrome

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed new insight into the function of a key protein attributed to impaired learning and memory in Down's syndrome. The findings, published ...

Medical research created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Innovative neurology text includes patient videos

Practical Neurology Visual Review, a powerful educational tool for mastering the clinical practice of neurologic diagnosis, is now available in a fully revised and updated Second Editon.

Neuroscience created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chili peppers spark discovery: WSU effort to fix injured brains with new nerve cells funded

As research efforts go, this one is high risk. Which is to say, it could easily fail.

Medical research created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Researchers see more West Nile virus in orchards and vineyards

Washington State University researchers have linked orchards and vineyards with a greater prevalence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes and the insects' ability to spread the virus to birds, horses and people.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Take-home CPR kit offers efficient, effective training for families of children with serious health conditions

(Medical Xpress)—Many children with chronic disease or serious health conditions are at risk of cardiac arrest. Teaching their parents to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation can save kids' lives and prevent ...

Other created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

MECP2 duplication affects immune system as well as brain development

In 1999, Dr. Huda Zoghbi and colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine identified the genetic cause of Rett syndrome (a neurological disorder that begins after birth) – MECP2 mutation. Too little of the MeCP2 protein associated ...

Medical research created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Combination of two pharmaceuticals proves effective in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

A new substance class for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases now promises increased efficacy paired with fewer side effects.

Medications created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Patients more likely to survive in-hospital cardiac arrest today, study finds

(HealthDay)—A new study finds that survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest improved substantially from 2000 to 2009 in U.S. medical centers, probably because established guidelines were followed.

Cardiology created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Realizing the potential of stem cell therapy

New animal studies provide additional support for investigating stem cell treatments for Parkinson's disease, head trauma, and dangerous heart problems that accompany spinal cord injury, according to research findings released ...

Neuroscience created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Gingko biloba does not improve cognition in MS patients, study finds

Many people with multiple sclerosis for years have taken the natural supplement Gingko biloba, believing it helps them with cognitive problems associated with the disease.

Neuroscience created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Aubagio approved for multiple sclerosis

(HealthDay)—Aubagio (teriflunomide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Medications created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pediatricians' group urges flu shot for kids aged six months and up

(HealthDay)—The leading pediatricians' group in the United States is again urging parents to get all children aged 6 months or over immunized in preparation for the coming flu season.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1