Demographic and clinical factors appear associated with survival in patients with Parkinson’s disease
( JAMA and Archives Journals ) Demographics and clinical factors appear to be associated with survival in patients with Parkinson's disease, and the presence of dementia is associated with a Continue Reading
Demographic, clinical factors appear associated with survival in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Demographics and clinical factors appear to be associated with survival in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), and the presence of dementia is associated with a significant increase in mortality, Continue Reading
Hormone in Women Linked to Dementia, Study Finds
Researchers have found a possible connection between a hormone found in body fat and the risk of dementia, adding to the growing evidence on the potential link between the condition and diabetes. Continue Reading
Multiple Sclerosis May Cause Changes in Thalamus: Study
FRIDAY, Dec. Read the original post: Multiple Sclerosis May Cause Changes in Thalamus: Study Continue Reading
NDAR, AGRE Team Up to Create Autism Data Repository
The National Database for Autism Research and the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange are working together to link resources that hold data related to research on autism spectrum disorders. Read the Continue Reading
From the Outside In: Mayo Clinic Collaboration Finds Multiple Sclerosis Often Starts in Brain’s Outer Layers
ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multiple sclerosis (MS) may progress from the outermost layers of the brain to its deep parts, and isn’t always an “inside-out” process as previously thought, Continue Reading
Exercise/Memory Research for Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore VA Medical Center have launched a study of exercise and computerized memory training to see if those activities may Continue Reading
MS Society of Canada Announces $3.8 Million to Study Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and the Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation announced a $3.8 million grant to investigate the complex interplay between Continue Reading
Asia’s old suffer fraud, abuse with rising dementia
With Asia's aging population and the rising prevalence of dementia, fraud committed against the elderly -- often by family members and friends -- is growing, social workers say. Read more: Asia's Continue Reading
Multiple Sclerosis conference set for Nov. 12 in Beachwood
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Buckeye Chapter and the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis are hosting the third annual "What's Hot in MS?" conference, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Excerpt Continue Reading
Brain stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis
The prospect of doing human clinical trials with stem cells to treat diseases like multiple sclerosis may be growing closer, say scientists at the University at Buffalo and the University at Continue Reading
Find out more about Parkinson’s Disease in Hailsham
A CHANCE to find out more about Parkinson’s Disease and the benefits of computing programming to boost sufferers of the degenerative neurological condition is being offered by Parkinson UK’s Continue Reading
Tishomingo woman honors mom with awareness work
TISHOMINGO – She loved to laugh, and the joy of laughter is something her illness never took away. Virginia Darlene Martin Holiday died Sept Read the original post: Tishomingo woman honors mom Continue Reading
Scientists Suggest Anti-Aging Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Diseases
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can turn back the biological clock in human adult stem cells, which helps regenerate old Continue Reading
‘Alphas’ and autism: Ryan Cartwright channels a special role
The first season finale of "Alphas" airs Monday and the SyFy series has carved out its own personality after starting with a concept that sat somewhere between "The X-Files" and "X-Men." Here is Continue Reading
Company hires adults with autism to test software
The software testers at Aspiritech are a collection of characters. Katie Levin talks nonstop. Go here to read the rest: Company hires adults with autism to test software Continue Reading
Pain relievers calm dementia patients, study shows
Many dementia patients are being treated with antipsychotic medications, but a new study by researchers in Norway and the UK shows that simple pain relievers may be a better alternative. Read this Continue Reading
Researchers enlist symptom-specific exercise in battle against Parkinson’s Disease
The Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Initiative, a new collaboration between the Gardner Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute and the Cincinnati YMCA, is taking aim at a Continue Reading
A&W’s Cruisin’ for a Cause Day Exceeds $1 Million Fundraising Goal
A&W and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Thank Canadians for Incredible Support Read more: A&W's Cruisin' for a Cause Day Exceeds $1 Million Fundraising Goal Continue Reading
A gene discovery in truffle dogs sheds new light on the mechanisms of childhood epilepsy
( University of Helsinki ) The gene discovery made by professor Hannes Lohi and his research group at the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center offers a new candidate gene for Continue Reading
