Neurology

Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital Launches 50 Million Faces Social Campaign

6 hours ago | BWH

Asks the 50 million people impacted by five of the world's most devastating neurologic diseases to share their stories
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Complex molecular dance could inform the development of future treatments for fragile X syndrome

7 hours ago | News Medical

Like many neurological diseases, there's a lot we don't understand about fragile X syndrome. But, after studying the disorder for several years, Lynne Maquat's lab knew two...
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An Overlooked Factor in Neurologic Disease

11 hours ago | Medscape

Dr Kathrin LaFaver speaks with Dr Indu Subramanian about an approach for addressing loneliness in this vulnerable population. Medscape Neurology
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How to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

1 day ago | Mercola

This article was previously published May 1, 2019, and has been updated with new information. Endocrine disrupting chemicals are similar in structure to natural hormones such...
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COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

1 day ago | Medscape | 3 articles

COVID-19 has been associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. However, there was no excess risk of these neurologic disorders following COVID vs...
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Prehospital treatment with tenecteplase superior to alteplase for ischemic stroke

1 day ago | Healio

Treatment with tenecteplase in an Australian mobile stroke unit was safe and resulted in improved outcomes compared with alteplase, according to a study published in The Lancet...
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Ischemic strokes patients with no previously diagnosed risk factors found to have underlying conditions in most cases

2 days ago | News Medical

People who suffer from ischemic strokes with no previously diagnosed risk factors have been found to have underlying conditions in the majority of cases, a new study presented...
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Specific gene mutations may be responsible for how long someone lives with Parkinson's disease

2 days ago | News Medical

How long someone lives with Parkinson's disease may be down to specific gene mutations, according to new research presented today at the 8th European Academy of Neurology Congress.
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Study: Many adolescents reported worsened or new-onset headaches during the COVID-19 pandemic

2 days ago | News Medical | 4 articles

Over one-third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptoms or new onset headaches, a study presented...
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Study finds increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders among COVID-19 positive patients

4 days ago | News Medical

COVID-19 positive outpatients are at an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared with individuals who tested negative for the virus, a new study presented today...
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Disease flares requiring therapy change ‘relatively uncommon' after COVID-19...

Systemic rheumatic disease flares requiring therapy changes after COVID-19 vaccination appear to be uncommon, according to data published in Rheumatology. “We were interested... Read more ...

Alex Newman tells Dr. Peter Breggin: Global elites have driven the spread of...

Journalist Alex Newman has blamed the global elites for the spread of communism around the world."The spread of communism around the world had not just been facilitated by the... Read more ...

Israeli study shows COVID-19 vaccines cause sperm counts to drop

One of the many negative side effects of COVID-19 vaccines is their ability to decrease a man's sperm count, a new Israeli study shows. The study, which was carried out by... Read more ...

Nature therapy: Time in nature can now be prescribed as a healthcare...

Spending time in nature is relaxing, but can it also help with your physical and mental health? In Canada, time in nature can now be prescribed as a healthcare treatment... Read more ...

Announcement of Russia defaulting on debts an attempt to divert attention...

The announcement that Russia has defaulted on its debt is an attempt by Western central banks to hide the fact that it is destroying the global financial system by flooding it... Read more ...

Effect of Motor Intervention for Infants and Toddlers With Cerebral Palsy: A...

Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of motor intervention on motor function of infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy . Methods: Four... Read more ...

Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Demographic Factors, Clinical...

Purpose: To describe demographic factors, baseline characteristics, and physical therapy episodes in infants with congenital muscular torticollis , examine groups based on... Read more ...

90+ Funny Pick Up Lines That Will Make You Laugh As You Say Them

Are pick up lines cheesy? Yes. Will you feel a small wave of embarrassment when you say it? Absolutely. And do they guarantee a date? Maybe. But like using pickup lines, love... Read more ...

Liver transplantation linked to lower antibody, T-cell response to COVID-19...

LONDON - Patients who received a liver transplant had significantly reduced antibody and T-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination compared with healthy controls, according to... Read more ...

Can I Use My Expired At-Home COVID Tests?

People who stocked up on at-home COVID-19 tests during this past winter's Omicron surge may have expired test kits on hand. But before tossing them in the trash, check to see... Read more ...