Understanding the psychological impacts of Parkinson’s is the aim of a new study that is looking to speak to women in Ireland with the disease, writes Michael McHale When people think of Parkinson’s disease, the motor symptoms – tremor, stiffness, slow movement – are often the first to come to mind. But what are less … Read more
Having higher levels of vitamin D in the blood in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, which is a sign of dementia, years later, according to a study published April 1, 2026, in Neurology® Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does … Read more
Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published on April 1, 2026, in Neurology® Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The Epstein-Barr virus is a herpes virus that is … Read more
A UTHealth Houston physician’s visit to a local public health building sparked community awareness and inspired a new research idea. The risk of Alzheimer’s disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the influenza vaccine compared to the standard dose, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston. The findings were … Read more
Burgess, J. et al. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: Epidemiology, pathomechanisms and treatment. Oncol. Ther. 9, 385–450. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40487-021-00168-y (2021). Google Scholar Argyriou, A. A., Bruna, J., Marmiroli, P. & Cavaletti, G. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN): an update. Crit. Rev. Oncol. Hematol. 82, 51–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2011.04.012 (2012). Google Scholar Tanay, M. A. L., Armes, J. & Ream, E. The … Read more
Summary: For the millions living with Fibromyalgia, the greatest paradox is that exercise is the best medicine, yet movement itself causes agonizing pain and crushing fatigue. A real-world clinical trial has found a simple, drug-free solution. By adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to standard physical therapy, patients saw a significant reduction in movement-evoked pain … Read more
In 2023, globally 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease, suggests a study published in The Lancet Neurology. Although death and infection rates have declined significantly since 1990, progress is insufficient to meet the WHO targets of a 50% reduction in infections and 70% reduction in deaths by 2030. Meningitis is the leading infectious cause … Read more
Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, according to a meta-analysis published on March 25, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension occurs when there is increased pressure in the … Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has more than doubled in recorded prevalence in England from 2000 to 2020, increasing by 6% per year, largely due to improved diagnosis and longer life expectancy, finds a new study by University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London researchers. The team found that survival of people with MS improved significantly … Read more
Specialist nurses are transforming care for children with epilepsy – but the HSE needs more of them The Journal Source link