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Study Finds Certain MS Therapies May Not Slow Disability Progression

In people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study has found no difference in the amount of time before disability worsened between people taking certain medications and those not receiving treatment. The study is published in...
19-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Are Gender and Sexual Identity Linked to Brain Health?

LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia and late-life depression, than people who are cisgender and straight, according to a study published in the September 25, 2024, online issue...
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Can the MIND Diet Lower the Risk of Memory Problems Later in Life?

People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology....
12-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Some Diabetes Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease

A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
12-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Can Having a Stroke Change Your Sleep?

People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a study published in the September 11, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American...
5-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Heavy Metal Cadmium May Be Tied to Memory Issues for Some

The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study published in the September 4, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology,...
29-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

New Study: Drug May Stop Migraines Before Headache Starts

When taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping people with migraine go about their daily lives with little or no symptoms, according to a new study published in the...
22-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Study Finds No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson’s Disease

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study is published in the August 21, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the...
15-Aug-2024 10:10 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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Stroke Neurologist Expert Immediately Available to Discuss Condition and Treatment After Illinois Senator Mark Kirk Experiences Stroke

Expert neurologist immediately available to discuss stroke after news that Illinois Senator Mark Kirk has experienced a stroke.
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The American Academy of Neurology has neurotrauma experts available for interviews to discuss critical care and recovery.
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Experts Available on Head Trauma and ALS

The American Academy of Neurology has neurology experts in Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis and head injury available to speak about the latest findings regarding the two conditions in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology.
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Neurologist Available to Speak About Stroke

A stroke spokesman for the American Academy of Neurology is available to speak about stroke related to Vice President Joe Biden's oldest son suffering a mild stroke.
12-May-2010 9:00 AM EDT

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