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Later link of repetitive head impacts to depression and cognition
In the largest study of its kind, an association has been found in living patients exposed to repetitive head impacts and difficulties with cognitive...
Disrupted circadian rhythm associated with later Parkinson's
Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm guiding their daily cycles of rest and activity are more likely to later develop...
Abnormal stroke-related brain blood vessels linked to gut bacteria
In a nationwide study, National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded researchers found that the presence of abnormal bundles of brittle blood vessels in the brain...
Median nerve stimulation gives treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome
Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Psychology and School of Medicine used repetitive trains of stimulation to the median nerve (MNS) at...
Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk in cohort study
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, finds a University College London-led study. In the study of people...
CHIPS: Widespread misdiagnosis and mismanagement of cluster headaches
Patients suffering from cluster headache regularly face long delays before receiving a correct diagnosis, while misdiagnosis, and consequently mismanagement, is common, according to findings...
Niacin delays disease progression in mitochondrial myopathy
An international team of scientists, led by University of Helsinki reported that vitamin B3, niacin, has therapeutic effect in progressive muscle disease. Niacin delayed...
Simple 'sniff test' reliably predicts recovery of severely brain injured patients
The ability to detect smells predicts recovery and long-term survival in patients who have suffered severe brain injury, a study has found. A simple,...
Even in middle age, lifestyle changes substantially reduce future stroke risk for women
Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and...
An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay
Aspirin has anti-inflammatory properties and also thins the blood. For years, doctors have been prescribing low-dose aspirin for some people to reduce their risk...
Neurologic music therapy benefits stroke victims — small, 2-year study
Neurologic music therapy helps stroke patients through mood regulation, improved concentration, and neural re-organisation. Physical benefits include better arm function and gait, found a...
Light therapy may improve mood in people with mild traumatic brain injury
People with mild traumatic brain injury who are exposed to early morning blue light therapy may experience a decrease in depression and other concussion...
New drug helps to preserve brain cells for a while after stroke
A multi-centre, double-blinded, randomised trial, led by a team at the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Alberta Health Services, investigates...
Strokes: Optimism linked to lower severity, inflammation, and disability
Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months, compared to those...
Stimulation of nerve cluster during stroke may have beneficial effects
Two prior trials of the stimulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG), at the back of the nose, showed beneficial effects in patients with stroke....
Shingles vaccine may also reduce stroke risk
More than 99% of people aged 40 or older in the US carry the dormant chickenpox virus, also known as the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles...
Blue light may help with mild traumatic brain injury
Relative to placebo, exposure to morning blue light led to improved sleep, reduced daytime sleepiness, and improved executive neural functioning, and was associated with...
Higher antibiotic use may predispose to Parkinson's disease
Higher exposure to commonly used oral antibiotics is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease according to a study by researchers from the...
No link between youth contact sports and cognitive, mental health problems
Adolescents who play contact sports, including American football, are no more likely to experience cognitive impairment, depression or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood...
Pro footballers have 3.5x higher risk of neuro-degenerative disease
A landmark study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed the first major insights into lifelong health outcomes in former professional footballers. The...
Repeated febrile convulsions linked to epilepsy and psychiatric disorders — large Danish study
The risk of febrile convulsions increases with the child's fever, and approximately 4% of Danish children suffer from febrile convulsions. A study from the...
Widely available drug reduces head injury deaths by up to 20% — large trial
A low cost and widely available drug could reduce deaths in traumatic brain injury patients by as much as 20%, depending on the severity...
Non-pharmacologic interventions for dementia patients with aggression symptoms
For patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage and touch therapy may be more effective...
Young rugby players: Blood-brain barrier damage may occur even with mild head trauma
For the first time, researchers were able to detect damage to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) caused by mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), in martial...
Exercise may slow withering effects of Alzheimer's
Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a proof of concept study.
Research...
Big data, lab science suggests drug may slow Parkinson's progression in people
A drug used to treat enlarged prostate may also be able to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The surprising finding is the result...
Migraines a significant risk factor for dementia
Migraines were a significant risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease and all‐cause dementia, according to a Canadian five-year prospective cohort study.
Dementia is the most common...
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
Data from the Nun Study found that linguistic ability broadly was a significant predictor of dementia, although it was written linguistic ability (specifically idea...
Simple blood test identifies concussions absent on CT scans
Many patients with concussion have normal CT scans and are discharged from the hospital without follow-up. But a blood test that is currently under...
Adults with cerebral palsy have doubled CVD and respiratory risk
Adults with cerebral palsy are about twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory disease compared to adults without cerebral palsy, according...
Stroke survivors recover better with stepped-up rehab
High-intensity step training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors compared to traditional, low-impact training, according to research.
"People who...
Three or more caffeinated drinks could trigger migraines
A study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health...
Big-data analysis shows no correlation between vaccinations and MS
A large German study finds vaccination not to be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). On the contrary, they consistently suggest that vaccination...
Beds are leading cause of non-fatal head injuries in US infants
A vast report, looking at the products and activities associated with non-fatal traumatic brain injuries for youngsters aged up to 19, in 66 US...
Tests show brain changes in US government personnel in Cuba
Brain imaging of 40 US government personnel who experienced a host of neurological symptoms after possible exposure of an unknown source while serving in...
Blood test to accurately predict early Alzheimer's
Up to two decades before people develop the characteristic memory loss and confusion of Alzheimer's disease, damaging clumps of protein start to build up...
Clinical trial reveals potential for treating larger strokes with thrombectomy
Building on research results showing patients with larger ischaemic strokes could benefit from endovascular thrombectomy, an international, multi-centre Phase III clinical trial will be...
SA-trained surgeon pioneers restoration of arm function in 13 tetraplegics
An Australia team has restored arm function in 13 completely paralysed patients, allowing them to feed themselves, use tools and handle electronic devices, in...
The challenge of studying paradoxical lucidity in dementia
It happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their lives or even recognise...
Memory changes may predate Alzheimer’s onset by 40 years
An international study suggests those at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease due to family history may demonstrate changes in memory performance as early...