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Released: 21-Nov-2008 2:00 PM EST
Neurological Health Risk in Children with Blunt Head Injuries: Fashion Hair Beads
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Injury from blunt trauma by common household objects carries the potential for significant morbidity and mortality. Fashion hair accessories present a hidden and often overlooked health risk in children who have suffered blunt head trauma, significant enough to cause skull fractures and complicate diagnosis and treatment.

19-Nov-2008 8:55 AM EST
Researchers Define Ideal Time for Stem Cell Collection for Parkinson's Disease Therapy
Thomas Jefferson University

Researchers have identified a stage during dopamine neuron differentiation that may be an ideal time to collect human embryonic stem cells for transplantation to treat Parkinson's disease, according to data presented at Neuroscience 2008, the 38th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

Released: 26-Sep-2008 11:20 AM EDT
Patients with Chiari Type 1 Malformation and Syringomyelia Often Told "It's all in Your Head"
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

According to the AANS, Chiari malformation can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic several other conditions, and as a result, patients are often told that there is no physical problem. Chiari malformation is indeed a physical condition and getting a proper diagnosis is the first step on the path to finding treatment that may provide hope and relief.

1-Sep-2008 4:00 PM EDT
Fatal Protein Interactions Key to Neurological Disease
UC San Diego Health

In a collaborative study at the University of California, San Diego, investigators from neurosciences, chemistry and medicine, as well as the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) have investigated how proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease interact to form unique complexes.

19-Aug-2008 4:00 PM EDT
Guideline: Surgery May Be Considered for Extreme Face Pain
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology finds surgery may be considered for people who suffer from extreme, electric shock-like pain in their face and do not respond well to drugs. The guideline on treating trigeminal neuralgia is published in the August 20, 2008, online issue of Neurology.

29-Apr-2008 4:45 PM EDT
Botulinum Toxin Effective in Many Neurological Disorders, Not Headache
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

New guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology confirm that the drug botulinum toxin is safe and effective for treating cervical dystonia, a condition of involuntary head tilt or neck movement, spasticity and other forms of muscle overactivity that interfere with movement in adults and children with an upper motor neuron syndrome, and excessive sweating of the armpits and hands.

Released: 28-Mar-2008 11:30 AM EDT
Sore Wrists and Hands Can Result from Our Work: but Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

An estimated 2 million people in the United States are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome, according to the AANS. About half of all cases are work-related, and in fact, carpal tunnel syndrome accounts for the highest average number of days missed at work, when compared to all other work-related injuries or illnesses.

18-Mar-2008 4:30 PM EDT
Larger Belly in Mid-Life Increases Risk of Dementia
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

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.

Released: 11-Feb-2008 8:55 AM EST
Study in Rats Alleging Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Cause Overeating Carries Little Weight
Calorie Control Council

A small rat study reported in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience alleging a link between low-calorie sweeteners and weight gain, needs to be considered in the proper scientific context, especially in relation to other previously published research that has reached the opposite conclusion. Previous studies in humans have shown that low-calorie sweeteners are indeed beneficial for weight control.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Don't Lose Sleep Over Daylight Saving Time
Houston Methodist

Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on the millions of people already affected by sleep problems, but a few simple sleep habits can make all the difference this March 9.

Released: 26-Oct-2007 1:00 PM EDT
Can't Sleep? Sleep Expert Has the Answers
Houston Methodist

Ever wonder why you are fatigued during the day when you thought you slept throughout the night? Why your spouse snores so much? Whether your sleep problems might be related to other health issues? Dr. Aparajitha Verma, neurologist with the Sleep Disorders Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas, is here to answer those questions and help you get a good night's rest.

10-Aug-2007 1:00 PM EDT
New Research Shows How Chronic Stress Worsens Neurodegenerative Disease Course
American Psychological Association (APA)

The evidence is accumulating on how bad stress is for health. Chronic stress can intensify inflammation and increase a person's risk for developing central nervous system infections, neurodegenerative diseases, like multiple sclerosis (MS), and other inflammatory diseases, say researchers presenting at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA).

31-Jul-2007 2:20 PM EDT
In Women, Caffeine May Protect Memory
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Caffeine may help older women protect their thinking skills, according to a study published in the August 7, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18-Jun-2007 1:00 PM EDT
Autism-Related Proteins Control Nerve Excitability
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Two proteins that are implicated in autism have been found to control the strength and balance of nerve-cell connections, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.

22-May-2007 4:15 PM EDT
New Guideline for Treating Lyme Disease
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology finds conventionally recommended courses of antibiotics are highly effective for treating nervous system Lyme disease. However, there is no compelling evidence that prolonged treatment with antibiotics has any benefit in treating symptoms that persist following standard therapy.

27-Apr-2007 9:05 PM EDT
Columbia Experts at American Academy of Neurology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center

The following research from Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is being presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), April 28"“May 5, in Boston.

6-Apr-2007 11:00 AM EDT
Does Alcohol or Aspirin Consumption Increase Hemorrhaging in TBI Patients?
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

An estimated 1.5 million people in the United States incur a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year and 60,000 people die annually from these injuries. More than half of the patients brought to the hospital with TBI are intoxicated and many have cardiovascular disease requiring them to be on blood-thinners such as aspirin. Yet no prior studies have examined the potential effects of alcohol and aspirin consumption on worsening hemorrhage in patients with TBI.

6-Apr-2007 11:00 AM EDT
Treatment Holds Promise for Thousands of Patients Impacted by Spinal Cord Injury
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most significant forms of neurotrauma with major economic and social impact. Every year, nearly 12,000 individuals in the United States and Canada, mostly young adults, sustain a SCI. Research utilizing a novel protein shows promise for partially restoring neurological function in acute SCI cases treated quickly after the incident.

4-Apr-2007 11:00 AM EDT
Depression May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Depression may be an early symptom of Parkinson's disease, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 59th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 28 "“ May 5, 2007.

25-Jan-2007 5:05 PM EST
Study Explains Why Psychedelic Drugs Produce Different Neurological Effects
Mount Sinai Health System

A new study helps explain why psychedelic or hallucinogenic drugs like LSD produce unique and different effects in mood and behavior than their chemical cousins, such as lisuride, a treatment for Parkinson's disease.



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