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Experimental Drug Slows Decline In Alzheimer's Patients
Combined results from two studies show that Solanezumab, an Alzheimer's drug being developed by Eli Lilly & Co., might slow mental decline, particularly in milder Alzheimer's...
3 hours ago - Active Beat - 2 articles
Could this brain stimulation technique reverse memory decline?
New research examines the effect of a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation on age-related memory decline.
5 days ago - Medical News Today
Former NFL players have higher level of Alzheimer's protein
Living, former NFL players with at least one concussion or traumatic brain injury had higher tau levels in the parts of the brain that are impacted by chronic traumatic...
12 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Syncing brain waves may fight age-related memory problems
Working memory tends to decline with age, and this problem is characterized by poor synchronicity between brain regions. Can researchers 'fix' this issue?
14 days ago - Medical News Today - 2 articles
Drug Derived from Botulinum Toxin Curbs Excessive Drooling
IncobotulinumtoxinA provides lasting improvement in chronic sialorrhea due to Parkinson disease and other neurologic disorders, phase 3 data show. Medscape Medical News
15 days ago - Medscape
Advances in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's could lead to treatments for other disorders
A new paper published in Nature Reviews Neurology suggests that recent advances in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson disease could lead to treatments for conditions such as...
15 days ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Alzheimer's disease could be treated by zapping patients' brains
The Boston University breakthrough could lead to people wearing skull caps or gaming style headset devices to treat a host of neurological disorders - from dementia to autism.
15 days ago - Daily Mail - 2 articles
Increase in Parkinson's disease cases looming; What PCPs need to know
The number of patients with Parkinson's disease worldwide was 2.5 million in 1990 and jumped more than 100% in the 25 years since to an estimated 6.1 million in 2016, according...
15 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Risk Factors for Dementia
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. It is not a specific disease, but a...
24 days ago - Active Beat
Temporal recalibration: Helping individuals shift perception of time
Playing games in virtual reality could be a key tool in treating people with neurological conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. The technology...
26 days ago - ScienceDaily
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Parkinson's implant 'boosts ability to walk' as new treatment restores...
A cutting-edge treatment proven to significantly restore movement to Parkinson's sufferers is hailed as ‘beyond wildest dreams' of researchers as once housebound patients walk...
Gum Bacteria Implicated in Alzheimer's, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gum disease bacterium was found to travel throughout the body, exuding toxins linked to Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.
Dealing with "The Big M": 7 Lifestyle changes that can help fight the...
Most women in their late 40s or early 50s undergo menopause, the “Big M,” and its symptoms often last for several years. If you're one of the women who regularly experience...
Business psychologist, 71, undergoes a new treatment to reduce impotence risk
Surgery for prostate cancer may cause incontinence and impotence. Michael Wellin, 71, from London, underwent a new procedure that reduces those risks.
More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer's
A new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the brain. The researchers analyzed neurofilament light protein in...
New Trifocal Lens For Cataract Patients: Helps Restore Full Vision
A new ‘revolutionary' trifocal lens implant offers a breakthrough for cataract patients by enabling clear near, far and intermediate vision through the use of three different...
Cardiac Arrest And Menopause Link Discovered: Study
It has been discovered that women who undergo early menopause are at a greater risk of having a cardiac incident or a stroke. The study was conducted at the University of...
Study: Exercise is the Key to Healthy Senior Years
According to a comprehensive new study, people who exercise regularly during middle age are far less likely to suffer from a wide range of dangerous health conditions in old...
Research Needed on Long-Term Osteoporosis Drug Therapies
A variety of drugs are effective for preventing osteoporotic fractures, but there are gaps in the evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness beyond three years...