A small tumor-like mass known as a hypothalamic hamartoma can cause patients to feel the desire to laugh, which is not always followed by laughter, according to a case reported in the Feb. 22 Neurology.
Children in large families may have a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease than children from smaller families, according to a study in the Jan. 25 Neurology.
Canadian Chinook winds, warm westerly winds specific to Alberta, can trigger migraines in some people, says a study in the Jan. 25 Neurology.
Stroke patients who lose the ability to sneeze each time they feel a familiar ticklish feeling in their noses may think the ability to sneeze is taken for granted (Neurology, 1-25-00).
The spontaneous movements of many brain-dead patients can be disturbing to family members and health care professionals and cause them to question the brain-death diagnosis. These movements occur in 39 percent of brain-dead patients, according to a study published in the January 11 issue of Neurology.
Riding roller coasters may increase the risk of developing potentially harmful blood clots on the brain's surface, according to a study in the January 11 issue of Neurology. These blood clots can compress the brain and lead to permanent brain damage.
Contrary to earlier reports, a new study has found no evidence that Chlamydia pneumoniae plays a role in the development of multiple sclerosis.
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience cognitive decline, or a loss in their ability to think, remember and learn, according to a study in the December 10 issue of Neurology.
An annual European dancing procession that blends legend and tradition may have roots in a neurological disorder causing dance-like movements, according to a historical review in the December 10 issue of Neurology.
Symptoms of depression may be one of the first signs of AlzheimerÃs disease, occurring up to three years before the disease is diagnosed, according to a study in the December 10 issue of Neurology.
"Chasing the dragon," a form of heroin use in which the drug is heated and the resulting vapor is inhaled, can produce a progressive and permanent brain disorder and even death, according to a study published in the November 10 issue of Neurology.
Stroke patients aided by "robot therapists" gain significant improvements in movement, according to a study in the November 10 issue of Neurology.
Children with difficult-to-control seizures may find relief by taking lamotrigine, according to a study in the November 10 issue of Neurology.
Cradling the phone between head and shoulder led to temporary vision loss and difficulty speaking for a healthy French psychiatrist, according to a case report in the November 10 issue of Neurology.
The number of women affected by migraines increased by 56 percent in the 1980s, according to a study in the October 22 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
A new medication offers patients relief from a painful and often debilitating muscle disorder of the neck and shoulders called cervical dystonia. This new type of botulinum toxin is safe and effective in most cervical dystonia patients, according to two studies published in the October 22 issue of Neurology.
Kicking, swearing or biting, the violent behaviors associated with the late stages of dementia, may improve with a new medication, according to a study in the September 22 issue of Neurology.
Mirtazapine, a medication used to treat depression, may offer relief to patients with tremor, according to case reports in the September 22 issue of Neurology.
Using an implanted device to treat epilepsy patients with partial seizures is safe and effective, according to an assessment conducted by the American Academy of Neurology.
Early stages of HIV-related dementia may be treatable and reversible, according to a study published in the September 11 issue of Neurology.
A stroke can quickly change a victim's way of life for the worse, but for one 66-year-old man, a stroke greatly improved his outlook on life. Once a serious, difficult man with severe stuttering since childhood, he is now cheerful and talkative, and his stuttering has disappeared.
A depressed person's brain does not function normally, but it can recover, according to a study published in the August 11 issue of Neurology, the American Academy of NeurologyÃs scientific journal.
Compared with a traditional Asian diet, eating a Western diet appears to protect stroke victims from developing dementia, according to a study published in the July 22 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Western diets are known to include more animal fat, protein and less complex carbohydrates than do most Asian diets.
Accelerated memory loss may occur in healthy adults with the gene variant known as apolipoprotein E-4, according to a study in the July 13 issue of Neurology.
New Parkinson's drugs may trigger potentially dangerous sleep attacks, according to a report in the June issue of Neurology.
Ibuprofen has been shown to reduce the "flu-like" side effects of the drug interferon beta-1b, an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis attacks, according to a study in the June issue of Neurology.
People who have migraine headaches accompanied by sensations of lights, voices or numbness, commonly known as auras, may have an increased stroke risk, according to a study in the May issue of Neurology.
According to a study published in the May issue of Neurology, a diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids protects against a decline in memory performance and cognitive processing functions often associated with aging.
An agent that causes respiratory tract infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, called chlamydia pneumonia, may be a factor in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in some patients, according to a study released during the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting April 17-24 in Toronto.
A newly developed test can help physicians diagnose patients in the very early stages of AlzheimerÃs disease, according to a study presented during the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting April 17 ñ 24, 1999, in Toronto.
Drinking a small or moderate amount of alcohol can reduce stroke risk, according to a study released at the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting April 17-24 in Toronto.
The common handheld laser pointer may help ParkinsonÃs patients alleviate a sudden and temporary condition causing muscles to become stiff and unmovable, according to a study released during the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting, April 17-24, in Toronto.
People with periodontal disease are more likely to have thickened carotid arteries, which can lead to stroke and heart disease, according to a study released at the American Academy of NeurologyÃs 51st Annual Meeting April 17-24 in Toronto.
Botulinum toxin, a common treatment for the irregular muscular contraction of ParkinsonÃs disease and other movement disorders, may also relieve tension-type headache, according to a study released at the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting, April 17-24, in Toronto.
Men and womenÃs brains are distinctly different. While men have more neurons in the cerebral cortex, the brainÃs outer layer, women have more neuropil, which contains the processes allowing cell communication. Research showing these gender-specific differences was presented during the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting April 17 ñ 24, 1999, in Toronto.
People with dark skin pigment may have a lower risk for ParkinsonÃs disease, according to a study released during the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting, April 17-24 in Toronto.
Vitamin E supplements may help prevent stroke, according to a study released during the American Academy of Neurology 51st Annual Meeting April 17-24 in Toronto.
Children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have smaller overall brain volumes than normal children with significantly less gray matter in their frontal brain region, particularly in the right frontal region, according to a study presented during the American Academy of NeurologyÃs 51st Annual Meeting April 17 - 24, 1999, in Toronto.
Children with cerebral palsy may regain the use of their legs with injections of botulinum toxin, according to a study released at the American Academy of NeurologyÃs 51st Annual Meeting April 17-24, 1999, in Toronto.
AlzheimerÃs disease patients have substantially higher Medicaid costs than their peers, and such expenses account for over 10 percent of all state Medicaid spending on the elderly, according to a study of the Pennsylvania Medicaid program. The research was presented during the American Academy of NeurologyÃs 51st Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada, April 17 ñ 24, 1999.
The alarm sounds and you lie helpless in bed, unable to move or even speak for several minutes; you have a condition known as sleep paralysis.
One of the most debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease is a tendency to become lost in familiar surroundings. A new study suggests that people with Alzheimer's become lost not because they are confused, but because their vision is impaired.
A Japanese man's epilepsy surgery brought his seizures under control but left him unable to recall the names of his friends, his siblings or even the hospital where he was staying, according to a report published in the March 23 issue of Neurology.
Creatine, a food supplement popular among athletes, may improve strength among people with neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, according to a study published in the March 10 issue of Neurology.
A new test may be useful in identifying children and adults whose genetic makeup puts them at risk to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the March 10 issue of Neurology.
Brain tumor patients use alternative therapies such as herbal and vitamin supplements as a way to take an active role in their treatment and to be sure that "everything possible is being done," according to a study published in the current issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Older adults who fall and seriously injure their head may develop rapid mental decline, according to a study in the February issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Survivors of traumatic brain injuries are less likely to recover well if they have the gene variant apolipoprotein E-4, according to a study published in the current issue of Neurology. The ApoE-4 gene type is also associated with an increased risk for the development of Alzheimer's disease.
A new strategy tested in cell cultures may offer hope for people with multiple sclerosis. A new drug can promote the growth of myelin, the protective layer surrounding nerve fibers that is damaged in MS, according to a study published in the current issue of Neurology.
Hospital physical rehabilitation programs have a positive effect on multiple sclerosis patients that lasts after they return home, according to two new studies published in the current issue of Neurology.
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