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Many Misdiagnosed With MS

Many Misdiagnosed With MS

Latest Neurology News THURSDAY, April 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Almost one in five multiple sclerosis patients may be misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease, according to a new study. Of 241 previously diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) patients referred to two major Los Angeles medical centers for treatment, nearly 18% did not actually have the autoimmune […]

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More Time Spent in Sports, Faster Healing From Concussion

More Time Spent in Sports, Faster Healing From Concussion

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s a classic Catch-22: While kids who play sports are more likely to suffer a concussion, they seem to recover faster if they had already spent a lot of time on the field. So finds new research that discovered kids who […]

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Brain ‘Zap’ Might Rejuvenate Aging Memory

Brain ‘Zap’ Might Rejuvenate Aging Memory

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News MONDAY, April 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s common for folks to become less sharp as they age, taking a little longer to do math in their heads or work out a knotty problem. But scientists might have a potential solution. Brain stimulation using extremely weak electrical current […]

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FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers

FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers

By Robin FosterHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Tuesday that there have been reports of teens experiencing seizures after they vape. “Seizures or convulsions are known potential side effects of nicotine poisoning and have been reported in scientific literature in relation […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

Health Tip: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

(HealthDay News) — Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects some 1 million Americans. Latest Neurology News Symptoms typically include trembling, stiffness and poor coordination. often beginning gradually on one side of the body. As the disease progresses, both sides become affected. Though there is no cure for Parkinson’s, there are a variety of […]

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How use of digital devices may influence obesity risk

How use of digital devices may influence obesity risk

Recent evidence suggests that people who multitask by switching frequently between digital devices may be more at risk of developing unhealthful eating habits and obesity. Media multitasking may impact obesity risk and eating habits. The more gadgets that become available to us, the more we may feel tempted to explore these new technologies, but their […]

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Second New MS Drug Secures FDA Approval

Second New MS Drug Secures FDA Approval

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, April 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved another new multiple sclerosis drug — the second in one week. Mavenclad (cladribine) pills can be used to treat relapsing forms of MS in adults, including relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive disease. The drug is not […]