Neurology CME Cruises

08/19/2024

Interesting new finding.

Oligodendrocytes produce large quantities of the protein that is deposited in the harmful deposits

08/19/2024

A small clinical study shows that adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS), based on real-time brain activity, for Parkinson’s disease significantly improved motor symptoms and quality of life compared with conventional DBS.

04/22/2024

Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.

12/08/2023

Meta-analysis shows consistent, positive results.

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While calling for larger studies, this research marks a significant step in Alzheimer’s treatment, offering a beacon of hope for improving patients' quality of life.

12/05/2023

Very small, but promising trial.

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A groundbreaking study successfully restored cognitive function in patients with lasting impairments from traumatic brain injuries using deep-brain-stimulation devices.

01/12/2023

01/10/2023

Interesting finding.

Roflumilast, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of COPD and asthma helps retrieve learning memories following a period of sleep deprivation in mice.

01/06/2023

The mysteries of the human brain are slowly being uncovered.

Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified component of brain anatomy that acts as both a protective barrier and a platform by which immune cells monitor the brain for signs of inflammation and infection.

12/29/2022

Very promising, but needs large-scale validation.

A newly developed blood test can detect brain-derived tau (BD-tau), a biomarker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration.

12/08/2022

Brush and floss, friends, brush and floss!

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Previous research has linked oral bacteria and poor dental hygiene to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now, researchers have discovered a link between Streptococcus anginosus, a bacteria found in oral abscesses, and an increased risk of brain abscesses.

12/08/2022

Interesting.

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Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions that result from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely untreatable. Most available treatments target just one of the multiple processes that can lead to neurodegeneration, which may not be effective in completely addressing diseas...

12/06/2022

An association exists between people who obtain a higher percentage of their daily energy from ultra-processed foods and suffering cognitive decline, a large study with long-term follow-up released Monday suggests.