A first of its kind study finds breastfeeding while taking certain seizure medications does not appear to harm a child's cognitive development. The research will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
Children with migraine are more likely to have sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and lack of sleep, than children without migraine, according to research on the effects of headaches on children's sleep patterns that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
People who overuse barbiturates and opioids, such as codeine, butalbital, and oxycodone, to treat migraine are at an increased risk of developing chronic migraine, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008. People with chronic migraine have headaches on 15 or more days a month.
New details on the neurological illness that has affected workers at several pork processing plants will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008. The information will be presented as part of the Late-Breaking Science program, designed for research of major scientific importance or interest that warrants expedited presentation.
After a stroke, women are more likely to become depressed than men, but despite being depressed, women are more likely than men to take stroke medications, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008
People admitted to the hospital on the weekend after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are less likely to survive than people admitted on a weekday, according to research that will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
Preliminary results show that a common environmental chemical may increase the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
When it comes to remembering things, new research shows men are more likely than women to have mild cognitive impairment, the transition stage before dementia. The research will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
People with high cholesterol in their early 40s are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those with low cholesterol, according to research that will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
Heavy drinkers and heavy smokers develop Alzheimer's disease years earlier than people with Alzheimer's who do not drink or smoke heavily, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
People with Alzheimer's disease who take vitamin E appear to live longer than those who don't take vitamin E, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
A drug that can be taken orally reduces the number of attacks people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer frequently report problems with memory and concentration, but two new studies suggest that chemotherapy is not the cause of these problems, and the stress of the diagnosis may be. The studies will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
From autopsies, researchers have long known that some people die with sharp minds and perfect memories, but their brains riddled with the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease. New research shows that those people have a larger part of the brain called the hippocampus. The research will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12 "“ April 19, 2008.
Fasting during the month of Ramadan raises the risk of a rare type of stroke, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
People with high blood pressure appear to be less likely to have migraine than those with low blood pressure. Researchers say stiff arteries associated with high blood pressure may play a role in protecting against migraine. The research is published in the April 15, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Some kids with autism may have a genetic defect that affects the muscles, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12"“19, 2008.
Men who develop diabetes in mid-life appear to significantly increase their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a long-term study published in the April 9, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 Potamkin Prize to three researchers for their work in Alzheimer's disease research. Clifford R. Jack Jr., MD, of the Mayo Clinic, and William E. Klunk, MD, PhD, and Chester A. Mathis, PhD, both with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008.
People who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The American Academy of Neurology and the AAN Foundation have announced that NFL football player and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi is the recipient of the 2008 Public Leadership in Neurology Award. He is being recognized for his strong commitment to raising awareness to battle stroke, the number one cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research to Wim Robberecht MD, PhD, with the University of Leuven in Leuven, Belgium, for his work in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Robberecht will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 S. Weir Mitchell Award to Thomas Lloyd, MD, PhD, with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, for his research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Lloyd will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 Movement Disorders Research Award to Alim Louis Benabid MD, PhD, Scientific Director of Clinatec Institute in Grenoble, France, for his work in how high-frequency electrical stimulation in the brain affects movement disorders. Benabid will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 Norman Geschwind Prize Award in Behavioral Neurology to Andrew E. Budson, MD, with the Bedford V.A. Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts, for his research to better understand how memory distortion occurs in Alzheimer's patients. Budson is the Director of the Geriatric Research Educational Clinical Center (GRECC) at the Bedford V.A., and is also part of the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center. He will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 Michael S. Pessin Stroke Leadership Award to Bruce Ovbiagele MD, with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his research in stroke care. Ovbiagele will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008. Ovbiagele is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding the 2008 Extended Neuroscience Award to Brandon Miller, PhD, a medical student at Ohio State University. Miller is being honored for his essay on immune cell function on the central nervous system. Miller will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is awarding its 2008 Founders Award to Richard H. Swartz, HBSc, MD, PhD, with the Krembil Neuroscience Research Centre and Toronto Western Hospital in Canada, for his research using MRI brain scans to study blood vessels in the brain that may be at risk of stroke. Swartz will receive the award during the AAN's 60th Annual Meeting in Chicago, held April 12"“19, 2008. He is a member of the AAN.
New research shows cerebral microbleeds, which are lesions in the brain, are more common in people over 60 than previously thought. The study is published in the April 1, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
People with larger stomachs in their 40s are more likely to have dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a study published in the March 26, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Actress and activist Morgan Fairchild has teamed up with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Stroke Association (ASA). She is raising awareness about the warning signs of stroke and the importance of getting to the emergency department fast with a campaign called "Give Me 5: Walk, Talk, Reach, See, Feel."
Hispanics who have even a small amount of plaque build-up in the neck artery that supplies blood to the brain are up to four times more likely to suffer or die from a stroke or heart attack than Hispanics who do not have plaque, according to a study published in the March 19, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
New research shows how well people get around and keep their balance in old age is linked to the severity of changes happening in their brains. The study is published in the March 18, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. White matter changes, also called leukoaraiosis, are frequently seen in older people and differ in severity.
Black people are more likely to lose vision as a result of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, or increased pressure in the brain, according to a study published in the March 11, 2008, issue of Neurology.
Psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke, according to a study published in the March 4, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Previous studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence was mixed as to whether depression could lead to stroke.
Taking the supplement ginkgo biloba had no clear-cut benefit on the risk of developing memory problems, according to a study published in the February 27, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
People with a highly aggressive type of brain tumor who are missing a specific chromosome live longer and respond better to the chemotherapy drug temozolomide than people without this genetic abnormality, according to research published in the February 19, 2008, issue of Neurology. Gliomatosis cerebri is a rare type of brain tumor that is difficult to diagnosis, cannot be operated on, and has an extremely variable prognosis.
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who smoke marijuana are more likely to have emotional and memory problems, according to research published February 13, 2008, in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Contrary to some reports, the epilepsy drug oxcarbazepine does not appear to prevent migraine, according to research published in the February 12, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
People taking a widely used group of drugs known as calcium channel blockers to treat high blood pressure also appear to be cutting their risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the February 6, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
A new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology finds certain neurology patients are at a high risk of accidental falls and should be regularly screened to help prevent the high number of fall-related injuries and deaths in the United States each year. The guideline is published in the February 5, 2008, issue of Neurology.
People who receive high doses of the chemotherapy drug methotrexate to treat a certain type of brain tumor appear to live longer than people receiving other treatments, according to research published in the January 29, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Contrary to some reports, taking statins, which are cholesterol-lowering drugs, offers no protection against Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the January 16, 2008, online issue of Neurology.
Researchers have identified a new gene linked to cerebral venous thrombosis, a condition that causes blood clots in the veins of the brain that can lead to stroke. The condition is more common in young and middle-aged women. The research is published in the January 8, 2008, issue of Neurology.
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart disease compared to people without RLS, and the risk is greatest in those with the most frequent and severe symptoms, according to research published in the January 1, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
People with high triglycerides and another type of cholesterol tested but not usually evaluated as part of a person's risk assessment have an increased risk of a certain type of stroke, according to research published in the December 26, 2007, online issue of Neurology.
Therapy that stimulates the hand muscles may help treat the condition called musician's dystonia, a movement disorder that causes muscles spasms in musicians, according to a study published in the December 26, 2007, online issue of Neurology.
People age 65 and older who regularly walk and get other forms of moderate exercise appear to significantly lower their risk of developing vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the December 19, 2007, online issue of Neurology.
People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs such as atorvastatin after a stroke may be at an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, or bleeding in the brain, a risk not found in patients taking statins who have never had a stroke. But researchers caution the risk must be balanced against the much larger overall benefit of the statin in reducing the total risk of a second stroke and other cardiovascular events when making treatment decisions.
People who have good physical function after the age of 40 may lower their risk of stroke by as much as 50 percent compared to people who are not able to climb stairs, kneel, bend, or lift as well, according to research published in the December 11, 2007, issue of Neurology.
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