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Science Makes Strides Toward Alzheimer’s Cure
• Neurology • Dec 24 04

Significant breakthroughs may come in next decade, experts say.

A new element has emerged in the seemingly never-ending battle against Alzheimer’s disease:… Science Makes Strides Toward Alzheimer’s Cure   

 
 

Training helps people with Parkinson’s avoid falls
• Neurology • Dec 22 04

The instability that often accompanies Parkinson’s disease can lead to falls and even to a fear of walking, but German researchers report that… Training helps people with Parkinson’s avoid falls   

 
 

Donepezil seen helpful in early Alzheimer’s
• Neurology • Dec 22 04

Donepezil provides a significant benefit in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the results of a new study indicate.

Dr. Ben Seltzer, of… Donepezil seen helpful in early Alzheimer’s   

 
 

Drug Reduces Restless Legs Syndrome
• Neurology • Dec 16 04

A medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease is showing promise in treating people with restless legs syndrome, according to a new study.

… Drug Reduces Restless Legs Syndrome   
 
 

Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s decline seen similar
• Neurology • Dec 15 04

People with Parkinson’s disease who develop dementia have a decline in mental abilities similar to the rate seen in people with Alzheimer’s disease… Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s decline seen similar   

 
 

Early Ritalin may alter later brain function
• Neurology • Dec 15 04

When rats are treated with Ritalin at an early age, they are more likely to exhibit “behavioral despair” as adult animals, Harvard researchers report.

… Early Ritalin may alter later brain function   
 
 

Anger or startling event may trigger stroke
• Neurology • Dec 13 04

Negative emotions and anger, as well as sudden changes in body position in response to a startling event, appear to be factors that can… Anger or startling event may trigger stroke   

 
 

Vitamin E may stave off Lou Gehrig’s disease
• Neurology • Dec 13 04

In a new study, regular users of vitamin E were at decreased risk for death from Lou Gehrig’s disease, also called amyotrophic lateral… Vitamin E may stave off Lou Gehrig’s disease   

 
 

Simple smelling test detects Alzheimer’s risk
• Neurology • Dec 13 04

People who have mild memory problems but who can correctly identify the source of certain smells are probably not in the first stages… Simple smelling test detects Alzheimer’s risk   

 
 

Levodopa’s effect on Parkinson’s disease unclear
• Neurology • Dec 09 04

Although symptoms of Parkinson’s disease often improve when the drug levodopa is given, brain scan results suggest that the drug hastens progression of… Levodopa’s effect on Parkinson’s disease unclear   

 
 

Brain enzyme links diabetes to Alzheimer’s
• Neurology • Dec 07 04

The risk of Alzheimer’s disease is increased in people with diabetes, who are “resistant” to the effects of insulin and therefore develop high… Brain enzyme links diabetes to Alzheimer’s   

 
 

Birth month seen linked to multiple sclerosis risk
• Neurology • Dec 07 04

People born in May in the northern hemisphere have a higher than average risk of developing multiple sclerosis, researchers said on Tuesday.

An analysis… Birth month seen linked to multiple sclerosis risk   

 
 

Antimicrobial may harm developing nervous system
• Neurology • Dec 06 04

Prolonged exposure to a germ killer widely used in industry and in household and personal care products, stunts the growth of developing nerves in… Antimicrobial may harm developing nervous system   

 
 

Sleep loss may rev up appetite
• Neurology • Dec 06 04

Consistently getting a good night’s sleep may be one of the answers to maintaining a healthy weight, if early research findings are correct.

The… Sleep loss may rev up appetite   

 
 

Alzheimer’s disease epidemic?
• Neurology • Dec 02 04

Ten years ago, Charles Rios was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 58 years old, and he was having trouble at work and couldn’t… Alzheimer’s disease epidemic?   

 
 

Drug may ease Alzheimer’s-related memory defects
• Neurology • Dec 01 04

If experiments in mice with a form of Alzheimer’s disease are any indication, treatment with a drug called rolipram appears to produce lasting improvement… Drug may ease Alzheimer’s-related memory defects   

 
 

“Mini stroke” carries significant health risk
• Neurology • Nov 26 04

Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), short episodes of decreased blood flow to the brain, carry a “not so benign” prognosis, according to a new report… “Mini stroke” carries significant health risk   

 
 

Work demands may influence dementia risk
• Neurology • Nov 26 04

Highly challenging jobs with opportunities for responsibility may be good for your resume and your health. New study findings suggest that people with… Work demands may influence dementia risk   

 
 

Supplements don’t affect mental powers of elderly
• Neurology • Nov 18 04

Supplementation with antioxidants, zinc or copper has neither a beneficial nor harmful effect on cognition in elderly people, a new study indicates.

“Oxidative pathways”… Supplements don’t affect mental powers of elderly   

 
 

New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
• Neurology • Nov 14 04

Advances in treatment may slow dementia’s progression

Watching a loved one slowly succumb to the memory-robbing illness known as Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating.

… New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients   
 
 

Cholesterol drugs may not reduce risk of dementia
• Neurology • Nov 12 04

New study findings suggest that the cholesterol-lowering drugs know as “statins” do not appear to lower the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, except… Cholesterol drugs may not reduce risk of dementia   

 
 

How Lipitor Helps Alzheimer’s Disease
• Neurology • Nov 10 04

The cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor may also be good for the brain, according to new research that suggests high doses of the drug can slow… How Lipitor Helps Alzheimer’s Disease   

 
 

Statins help stall Alzheimer’s in small study
• Neurology • Nov 09 04

Cholesterol-lowering statins, a popular class of drugs that includes Pfizer Inc.‘s Lipitor, may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to results from… Statins help stall Alzheimer’s in small study   

 
 

Alzheimer’s drug helpful for people with MS
• Neurology • Nov 08 04

Donepezil, a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, seems to improve the memory of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a report… Alzheimer’s drug helpful for people with MS   

 
 

Dopamine limits learning in Parkinson’s patients
• Neurology • Nov 05 04

Dopamine is the mainstay of treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease, but it comes with a down side. Dopamine-based therapy impairs the brain’s ability… Dopamine limits learning in Parkinson’s patients   

 
 
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