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A frequent starting manifestation of multiple sclerosis (MS) is represented by optic neuritis, which is then always a reason for trials: in 1992, a trial (Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial) was performed, comparing cortisones with placebo in the treatment of this affection.
MedNews (Neurology) - Fri, 14 November 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Researchers have uncovered evidence that fibromyalgia is linked to brain-perfusion abnormalities that relate to the disability of the disease.
Medscape (Neurology) - Thu, 13 November 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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A severe form of encephalitis associated with antibodies against NR1—NR2 heteromers of the NMDA receptor was recently identified. The study analysed the clinical and immunological features of patients with the disorder and examined the effects of antibodies against NMDA receptors in neuronal cultures.
The Lancet Neurology (Neurology) - Thu, 13 November 2008
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur
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Cysticercosis due to Taenia solium is a cause of adult-acquired seizures and epilepsy even in patients with only calcified larval cysts. Transient perilesional brain oedema is seen around the calcified foci but its importance, association with seizures, incidence, and pathophysiology are unknown.
The Lancet (Neurology) - Thu, 13 November 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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The therapeutic properties of marijuana, or cannabis, have been of interest for years. Now research suggests that some cannabislike drugs - agonists that bind to only 1 of the 2 cannabinoid receptors that are activated by cannabis - can relieve pain while leaving the brain unaffected.
Journal of the American Medical Association (Neurology) - Fri, 7 November 2008
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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Women who suffer regular migraines may face a much lower risk of breast cancer.
BBC News (Neurology) - Fri, 7 November 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Vitamin B3 may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease - and even boost memory in healthy people.
BBC News (Neurology) - Fri, 7 November 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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A comment discusses recent and future developments in the field of migraine: the author’s say targeting a system which utilizes peptides in the brain during a migraine could be the future for the treatment of this debilitating condition.
The Lancet (Neurology) - Wed, 22 October 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Objective of this study is to compare the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in a research database cohort of patients with PD with the prevalence in age-matched healthy controls and patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).
Archives of Neurology (Neurology) - Wed, 22 October 2008
http://archneur.ama-assn.org/
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Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA) result in Gaucher disease and can be associated with a phenotype characterized by adult-onset progressive neurologic deterioration and parkinsonism.
Archives of Neurology (Neurology) - Wed, 22 October 2008
http://archneur.ama-assn.org/