Neurological

Outdoor Air Exposure to Chemical TCE May Raise Risk of Parkinson’s

A large nationwide study finds that long-term exposure to a common industrial chemical in outdoor air is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease among older adults.

Neurological

NeuroShield Helmet Concept Promotes TBI Prevention

By showcasing an idealized version of head protection, Brooks Rehabilitation aims to educate the public on the importance of brain safety and TBI prevention.

Neurological

Stroke Rehab: Effect of E-Stim on Hand Choice

Researchers reveal the impact of neurophysiological interventions such as somatosensory electrical wrist stimulation on influencing hand-choice decision in stroke rehab.

Good Shepherd Trials Hands-Free Robotic Exoskeleton

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 30, 2024 | Exoskeletons, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is the first clinical user in the U.S. to use the robotic exoskeleton to help people with stroke and spinal cord injury to walk.

New Study: No Link Between Migraine and Parkinson’s

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 30, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease

Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine and the risk of developing Parkinson’s.

How Brain Inflammation Triggers Muscle Weakness

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 26, 2024 | Neurological, Research

Study findings could have implications for treating or preventing the muscle wasting sometimes associated with inflammatory diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and long COVID.

Study: ALS Diagnosis Linked to Metals in Blood, Urine

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 12, 2024 | ALS

People with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with—and die from—ALS, a new study suggests.

Duchenne MD Therapy Trial: Positive Data for Pediatric Patients

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 5, 2024 | Muscular Dystrophy

Regenxbio reported positive interim safety and efficacy data for RGX-202 in the Phase I/II Affinity Duchenne trial, showing promising results for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy aged 1 to 11.

Vanderbilt University to Use Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Treatment

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 5, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease

The movement disorder neurology and neurosurgery team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to add focused ultrasound treatment as a new tool in the treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.

Hop On A Cure Donates to ALS Cure Project

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 22, 2024 | ALS

Hop On A Cure’s contribution will specifically be used for the ALS CURE Project’s 3ML Project.

Jogo Health, Mayo Clinic Partner to Study Tremors

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 22, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease

Jogo Health and Mayo Clinic hope this initiative will lead to advancements in treating tremors with AI-driven digital therapeutics.

Tremor Treatment: Robot Therapy to Improve ADLs

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 8, 2024 | Home & Daily Living, Neurological

Researchers in Korea have developed an innovative robotic rehabilitation system to enhance the strength and dexterity of individuals with tremors.

NIH-Funded Research to Investigate TBI-Dementia Link

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 1, 2024 | Traumatic Brain Injury

An international team of researchers led by Penn Medicine will investigate the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) over the next five years with a $10 million grant.

Study: Garment Improves Gait in Patients with Foot Drop, MS

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 17, 2024 | Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neurological

The real-world study evaluated the impact of this approach to address neuromuscular walking challenges associated with foot drop.

Q&A: New “Traffic Light” Classification System for Post-Stroke Spasticity Risk

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 17, 2024 | Stroke

The PSS Referral Tool uses red, green, and yellow classification levels to help rehab professionals prioritize patients at risk for post-stroke spasticity.

Clinical Study to Improve MS Assessment Launches

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 10, 2024 | Assessment & Evaluation, Neurological

The study will explore the use of novel digital biomarkers to monitor disease, with the aim of providing greater objectivity in multiple sclerosis assessment.

Robot Uses AI to Assist ALS Patients

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 29, 2024 | ALS, Home & Daily Living

Stony Brook researchers are using computer and AI technologies to create a Caregiving Robot Assistant (CART) for ALS patients and their caregivers.

Hop on a Cure Donates to Mass General ALS Research

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 29, 2024 | ALS

Hop On a Cure has a new financial contribution toward research at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology’s Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS.

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