More amyloid in the brain, more cognitive decline: JAMA Neurology Anjali Nimesh Nimesh19 Jun 2017 1:05 PM ISTA new study from the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas has found that the amount of amyloid plaques in a person's brain...
Brain stimulation protocol reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Jun 2017 11:23 AM ISTSpasticity, uncontrolled muscle contractions, is a common disorder experienced by patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Previous studies have...
Zolpidem effective in Parkinsonism :JAMA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 July 2017 2:41 PM ISTIn a systematic review in JAMA Neurology, Michigan Medicine researchers found reason to further explore the surprising effects of zolpidem that have...
Moms who breastfeed may have reduced risk of MS: Journal Neurology Study Ruby khatun khatun18 July 2017 10:31 AM ISTMothers who breastfeed for a total of at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) compared...
Study shows language development starts in the womb Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 July 2017 9:32 AM ISTA month before they are born, fetuses carried by American mothers-to-be can distinguish between someone speaking to them in English and Japanese.Using...
Midlife cardiovascular risk factors may increase chances of dementia Anjali Nimesh Nimesh8 Aug 2017 9:20 AM ISTA large, long-term study suggests that middle aged Americans who have vascular health risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure and...
Lower BP Targets preserve Cognitive Power in Elderly : JAMA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh3 Sept 2017 9:00 AM ISTIn older hypertensive patients, aged 70 years or older, on treatment, a SPRINT systolic BP level of 120 mm Hg or lower was not associated with...
Scratch-and-sniff test could predict Parkinson's even earlier Anjali Nimesh Nimesh11 Sept 2017 9:40 AM ISTA new study provides further evidence that a simple scratch-and-sniff test could predict Parkinson's disease even earlier than previously...
A salad a day slows brain aging by 11 years Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Dec 2017 8:30 PM ISTEating about one serving per day of green, leafy vegetables may be linked to a slower rate of brain aging, according to a study published in the...
Laser shoes to prevent freezing of gait in Parkinson patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTFreezing of gait, an absence of forward progression of the feet despite the intention to walk, is a debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease. Laser...
Higher dose of topiramate in first trimester increases baby's risk of cleft lip,palate Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTTaking a higher dose of topiramate during the first three months of pregnancy may increase a baby's risk of cleft lip or cleft palate more than when...
Can diet help reduce disability, symptoms of MS? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli29 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTFor people with multiple sclerosis (MS), eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may be linked to having less disability and...
