Could This Vaccine For Deer Hold Out Hope For Humans?
A new vaccine used to prevent a CJD-like illness in deer could hold out hope for medical treatment for a range of neurological disorders, including CJD, and possibly even Alzheimer's.
TIA Strokes: What Symptoms Can Women Expect?
Mini-stroke symptoms in women are similar to those of a stroke although they usually resolve within minutes or hours. Some symptoms may be unusual and they are often misdiagnosed. Early diagnosis is crucial.
Lewy Body Dementia: Warning Signs You Should Never Miss
What is Lewy body dementia? How does it happen? Who does it effect? You can find out more information about this second most common type of dementia by reading further.
Treating Parkinson's Disease In The Elderly: A Disturbing Dearth Of Effective Methods
Parkinson’s disease is a common late-age neurodegenerative disorder that severely limits a abilities and independence. Despite some recent progress, the treatments for this condition remain mostly symptomatic and supportive.
New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: The Search Is On
The search continues for treatment for Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. An ongoing clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a new drug called T-817MA provides new hope for improving the treatment of the disease.
Fahr's Syndrome Or Brain Stones, A Rare Neurological Disease
Fahr's syndrome is a rare, neurological disease which manifests primarily in a person's 30's or 40's, but it can happen at any time. The disease is so uncommon, there is very little scientific research to date and medical science is baffled.
Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Symptoms And Diagnosis
People with Central Auditory Processing Disorders may appear to suffer from hearing loss or concentration problems, but their brains have difficulty processing auditory stimuli. What is CAPD, what are the symptoms, and how is it diagnosed?
Breakthrough Replicates Human Brain Cells For Alzheimer's Research
One of the impediements to studying Alzheimer's disease in living brain cells is that the owners of the brains that have Alzheimer's aren't through using them. A breakthrough method, however, allows study of Alzheimer's in a Petri dish.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Their Effect On Brain Function
Research studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help to achieve optimal functions of the brain and prevent age-related cognitive decline. These important nutrients also help to patients with various brain disorders.
Understanding Cotard Syndrome
We know Zombies exist, or do they, really? Some people strongly believe that they indeed are "walking dead", "doomed for damnation" or "already dead". Do you believe that too? The fascinating medical condition called Cotard Syndrome could explain this.