Research Summaries

Neurology
Neurology
02/10/2017
Researchers sought to determine if blood samples could be used to distinguish Parkinson disease from atypical parkinsonian disorders in patients.
02/10/2017
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
02/03/2017
Researchers designed a study to decide which clinical measures of physical function best represent long-term electromyography in individuals with Parkinson disease.
02/03/2017
neuropathy
neuropathy
01/31/2017
The American Diabetes Association released recommendations for physicians on screening measures, preventative steps, and management of diabetic neuropathies.
01/31/2017
concussion
concussion
01/27/2017
A study sought to determine if fMRI techniques could help physicians predict whether a patient would experience recurring concussion symptoms.
01/27/2017
fitness
fitness
01/17/2017
A recent study examined the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness, brain activity, and memory in older adults.
01/17/2017
stroke
stroke
01/13/2017
New research examined whether using intravenous thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator improves outcomes among stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy.
01/13/2017
Migraine
Migraine
01/11/2017
Researchers examined the relationship between migraines and the risk of perioperative ischemic stroke and hospital readmission within 30 days after surgery.
01/11/2017
Technology
Technology
01/10/2017
A recent study examined the utility, feasibility, and safety of tablets as a tool for managing agitation in patients with dementia.
01/10/2017
Concussions
Concussions
01/09/2017
A new study examined the effects of prolonged vestibular-ocular and vision-specific dysfunction in children who had experienced a concussion.
01/09/2017
mental health
mental health
12/27/2016
A new study researched the relationship between reported enjoyment of life in older adults and mortality.
12/27/2016