Posted by
Could MS Have Links to the Herpes Virus?

Could MS Have Links to the Herpes Virus?

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A variant of a common herpes virus may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), Swedish researchers say. They analyzed the blood of about 8,700 MS patients and a control group of more than 7,200 people without MS. They were looking for […]

Posted by
Parkinson’s: Ultrasound technology may relieve symptoms

Parkinson’s: Ultrasound technology may relieve symptoms

A new study shows that pulses of minimally invasive ultrasound waves improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease by immediately and significantly reducing tremors. Share on PinterestA new technique may help reduce tremors in Parkinson’s disease. The study involved a minimally invasive procedure that offers significant benefits over some other treatments […]

Posted by
Through my eyes: Living with an invisible illness

Through my eyes: Living with an invisible illness

I was a fit, healthy, and active 26-year-old woman on the adventure of a lifetime: being paid to work with a family in New York. However, my life was turned upside down when I was forced to return home to Australia after just 6 weeks. Share on PinterestI had to accept that my body wasn’t […]

Posted by
Board games may stave off cognitive decline

Board games may stave off cognitive decline

New research examines the impact of non-digital games, such as board games and cards, on the cognitive ability of older adults. Share on PinterestOlder adults may benefit from starting to play games. Games aren’t just fun; they can keep our minds agile and sharp. At least this seems to be the main takeaway of a […]

Posted by
FDA Approves XCOPRI for Treatment of Partial-Onset Seizures

FDA Approves XCOPRI for Treatment of Partial-Onset Seizures

Latest Neurology News MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — XCOPRI (cenobamate) has received approval for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last week. Following a titration period, the recommended maintenance dose of XCOPRI is 200 mg by mouth daily, but some patients may need an additional […]

Posted by
Study shows the progression of multiple sclerosis can be slowed

Study shows the progression of multiple sclerosis can be slowed

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is difficult to diagnose, and, as yet, it has no cure. However, according to new research, it may be possible to slow its progression without some of the health risks associated with current treatments. Share on PinterestNew research in mice shows a mechanism through which it is possible to slow MS. MS […]

Posted by
Sleep deprivation ‘triples the number of lapses in attention’

Sleep deprivation ‘triples the number of lapses in attention’

A new study adds to the evidence that sleep deprivation has a significant effect on our day-to-day functioning. The authors warn that if we have slept poorly overnight, we are twice as likely to commit errors, some of which may well be very costly. Share on PinterestResearchers warn that accumulating evidence demonstrates just how risky […]

Posted by
Can the gut microbiome unlock the secrets of aging?

Can the gut microbiome unlock the secrets of aging?

A new study has shown how the gut microbiota of older mice can promote neural growth in young mice, leading to promising developments in future treatments. Share on PinterestScientists are suggesting that gut bacteria may drive the neurological aging process. The research group, based in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, transferred the gut microbiota […]

Posted by
She Lives With Seizures, and Public Stigma, Every Day

She Lives With Seizures, and Public Stigma, Every Day

Latest Neurology News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most of the time, Eva Wadvinski is a typical college student. Then suddenly, she isn’t. Wadvinski has epilepsy and has disruptive seizure clusters as often as 40 times a day. They’re not typical “Hollywood” seizures where people convulse (tonic-clonic seizures), making […]

Posted by
The brain finds a way to adapt, even when we remove half

The brain finds a way to adapt, even when we remove half

A fascinating new study involving people who underwent hemispherectomy — surgery to remove one of the brain’s hemispheres — in childhood shows that these individuals now display almost no immediately obvious effects of this procedure. Share on PinterestEmerging evidence emphasizes the brain’s impressive ability to adapt, even when doctors remove half. Brains have two halves, […]