Research Summaries

brain injury
brain injury
08/07/2017
In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of a drug commonly used for the treatment of Alzheimer disease on levels of biomarkers of neuronal damage.
08/07/2017
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
08/04/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate the effects of exenatide on motor skills in a cohort of patients with Parkinson disease.
08/04/2017
Screening
Screening
07/13/2017
In a recent study, researchers evaluated the role of certain social factors in predicting onset of various neurodegenerative disorders. For details on which mood and behavioral changes predicted Alzheimer...
07/13/2017
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
07/05/2017
A recent study evaluated melanoma patients’ risk of developing Parkinson disease, compared with controls. To see results of the study, including which patients had the highest risk, read more.
07/05/2017
Migraine
Migraine
06/27/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated the potentially bidirectional relationship between migraine and sleep disturbances.
06/27/2017
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
06/20/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate the interrelationships between sleep-disordered breathing, postcardiac surgery atrial fibrillation, and obesity.
06/20/2017
Neurology
Neurology
06/19/2017
The FDA has expanded the approval of a drug to include the treatment of adults with lower limb spasticity.
06/19/2017
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
06/15/2017
Statins lower cholesterol, but higher cholesterol has been shown to lower the risk of Parkinson disease. A recent analysis aimed to evaluate this relationship further. To see the results, including which...
06/15/2017
Nutrition
Nutrition
06/09/2017
A recent literature review examined the inter-relationship between vitamin D levels and supplementation, pain, and sleep quality.
06/09/2017
Neurology
Neurology
05/23/2017
Polyneuropathy is a common and painful condition. In a recent study, researchers assessed the prevalence of long-term opioid use among patients with polyneuropathy and examined its effects on functional...
05/23/2017