Neurology

Longevity and Age Management

Leukemia drug may reverse MS brain damage

Posted in Neurology on Fri October 24, 2008

Scientists at Britain’s University of Cambridge have found that a drug originally developed to treat leukemia may prove useful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). ... Continue Reading

Gingko extract may prevent stroke brain damage

Posted in Dietary Supplementation, Neurology, Stroke on Mon October 13, 2008

A daily dose of the Ginkgo biloba extract EGB 761 may help to protect brain cells from damage caused by a stroke, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading

Robot suit may enable paralyzed to walk

Posted in Neurology, Robotics on Wed October 08, 2008

A Japanese scientist has unveiled a robotic suit, which he says can enable paralyzed people to walk by detecting bioelectric signals sent from the brain, analyzing them, and then setting appropriate motors into motion to move their limbs. As the suit detects the signals sent from the brain this means that the person can control the robot suit by his or her own will. ... Continue Reading

Early Alzheimer's diagnosis test developed

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Neurology on Mon August 18, 2008

A blood serum diagnostic test that is to be made available for patients with Alzheimer's disease has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity, it has been revealed. ... Continue Reading

Study sheds light on the affects of aging on memory

The process of aging impairs the neurological process of consolidating new memories during sleep, according to new research conducted on animals. ... Continue Reading

Preliminary evidence suggests Alzheimer's symptom may be reversible

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Immune System, Neurology on Mon July 21, 2008

Researchers report an improvement in the language ability of Alzheimer's patients by using a new immune-based approach to treatment. ... Continue Reading

Study unveils relationship between physical fitness, cognitive decline

Regular exercise and fitness training could help delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease in patients showing mild symptoms, a new study suggests. ... Continue Reading

Scientists identify biomarker for Alzheimer's

Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new way of diagnosing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. ... Continue Reading

Blood pressure drugs 'could lower dementia risk'

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Cardio-Vascular, Medications, Neurology on Tue July 08, 2008

A new study has suggested that keeping blood pressure low during middle-age could reduce the chance of people suffering from dementia when older. ... Continue Reading

Tofu may affect memory in elderly

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Neurology, Nutrition on Mon July 07, 2008

Older people who consume soy products such as tofu could increase their risk of memory loss, according to new research. ... Continue Reading

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