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Protein Linked to Parkinson's Disease May Regulate Fat Metabolism
August 25, 2011 — Researchers have found that Parkin, an important protein linked with some cases of early-onset Parkinson's disease, regulates how cells in our bodies take up and process dietary ... > full story -
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New Imaging Test Gives Physicians Better Tool to Diagnose Parkinson's Disease
August 25, 2011 — Physicians now have an objective test to evaluate patients for Parkinsonian syndromes, such as Parkinson's disease. DaTscan™ is the only FDA-approved imaging agent for assessment of movement ... > full story -
Omega-3s Reduce Stroke Severity, Study Suggests
August 25, 2011 — A diet rich in omega-3s reduces the severity of brain damage after a stroke, according to a new study. Researches have shown that the extent of brain damage following a stroke was reduced by 25 ... > full story -
Treatment Options for Cluster Headache
August 24, 2011 — Cluster headache has a substantial detrimental effect on quality of life. New invasive procedures, such as hypothalamic deep brain stimulation and bilateral occipital nerve stimulation, may help ... > full story -
Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Parkinson's Patients
August 23, 2011 — Scientists have for the first time generated stem cells from one of the most rapidly progressing forms of Parkinson's disease. The development will help research into the condition as it will enable ... > full story -
Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Can Reduce the Risk of Stroke, but Sometimes Should Be Avoided, Study Suggests
August 19, 2011 — For many patients, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can reduce the risk of strokes as well as heart attacks. However, neurologists caution that statins may not be appropriate for certain categories ... > full story -
Treatment With Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates in Alzheimer's Disease
August 18, 2011 — Researchers in Sweden have discovered a new function for vitamin C. Treatment with vitamin C can dissolve the toxic protein aggregates that build up in the brain in Alzheimer's ... > full story -
New Research Reveals Brain's Protection Mechanism During Stroke
August 16, 2011 — Neuroscientists have identified a natural protection mechanism in some of the brain's nerve cells during the onset of stroke. The findings could be used to develop treatments to protect other nerve ... > full story -
Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke in Women
August 11, 2011 — Depression is associated with a moderately increased risk of stroke. Depressed women taking anti-depressant drugs -- particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors -- had an increased stroke ... > full story -
Rehab Robots Lend Stroke Patients a Hand
August 10, 2011 — Robot-assisted therapy has measurable benefits for patients with a weaker arm following a ... > full story
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