Research Summaries

Neurology
Neurology
01/22/2016
A recent study assessed the effectiveness of guideline-recommended therapies for Parkinson disease patients, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
01/22/2016
Neurology
Neurology
01/22/2016
The FDA has approved new options for lower limb spasticity, relapsed multiple myeloma, and diabetic foot ulcers that healthcare professionals should be aware of.
01/22/2016
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
01/02/2016
Investigators involved in the ongoing Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative study are aiming to define biomarkers of Parkinson disease diagnosis and progression. Here is what their latest analysis...
01/02/2016
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/01/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Researchers found that approximately 1 in 7 patients with aquaporin-4 antibody positive (AQP4-IgG+) neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) experienced neurologic symptoms before their first attack. ...
10/01/2015
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
09/17/2015
A recent study examined what effects continuing to smoke after receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis has on the disease's progression.
09/17/2015
dizziness
dizziness
09/10/2015
A team led by researchers is working on a treatment they say has potential to offer benefits on par with the best motion sickness treatments available.
09/10/2015
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
09/03/2015
A new study examined whether people with a vitamin D deficiency may be more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis.
09/03/2015
FAQ
FAQ
08/22/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Agitation is one of the most challenging symptoms of Alzheimer disease—for both clinicians and caregivers. This FAQ answers the most common questions about recognizing, managing, and treating agitation,...
08/22/2015
insomnia
insomnia
08/06/2015
A recent study compared the efficacy of various dosing strategies in adults with chronic insomnia.
08/06/2015
Neurology
Neurology
06/15/2015
Results of a new study reveal the impact of poor sleep habits on the risk of heart attack and stroke.
06/15/2015