Neurological

Study Projects Dramatic Increase in ALS Prevalence by 2040

A new study projects that global ALS prevalence will rise by about 25% by 2040—driven largely by an aging population and improved survival.

Neurological

Women with Traumatic Brain Injuries Face Distinct Challenges

Women with traumatic brain injuries face unique challenges in recovery due to hormonal, anatomical, and social factors that differ from those affecting men, necessitating more tailored medical approaches.

Neurological

CurePSP Awards CARES Grants for Research on Parkinsonian Diseases

CurePSP awarded CARES grants to support collaborative, multi-center projects aimed at improving care, access, and education for patients with PSP, CBD, and MSA.

Study: These MS Therapies May Not Slow Disability Progression

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Sep 30, 2024 | Neurological

In people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study compared the amount of time before disability worsened between people receiving certain MS therapies and those not receiving treatment.

Artificial Intelligence Poised to Transform Neurological Care

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Sep 23, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke

AI is on the verge of true breakthroughs in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s and stroke.

New Immunotherapy Improves Recovery from SCI

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Sep 9, 2024 | Research, Spinal Cord Injury

Scientists developed an immunotherapy to minimize the damage from traumatic spinal cord injury, instead of repairing damaged tissue.

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.

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