More articles about: Neurodegenerative Disorder
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Drawing a tube of blood could assess ALS risk from environmental toxin exposure
Investigators have developed an environmental risk score that assesses a person’s risk for developing ALS, as well as for survival after diagnosis, using a blood sample.
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A rare genetic condition with an even rarer treatment
Doctors try to improve one four-year-old’s life and other patients like her
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Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive
The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a Michigan Medicine study in a South Texas community finds.
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What you can do now to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Three experts share knowledge on Alzheimer’s prevention, treatment and research
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Fighting back against Parkinson's disease
The program, held at TITLE Boxing Club in Ann Arbor, is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a national nonprofit organization. Boxing helps patients with dopamine regulation, strength, stamina and camaraderie.
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Life stressors may contribute to multiple sclerosis flares, disability
Life stressors can contribute to multiple sclerosis flares and disability. Learn about the research on how stress can impact MS, and how to manage stress to improve your health.
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RNA modification ‘pivotal’ for protein linked to neurodegeneration in ALS
RNA modification ‘pivotal’ for protein linked to neurodegeneration in ALS.
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What is frontotemporal dementia? A neurologist explains
A Michigan Medicine neurologist explains more about frontotemporal dementia.
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Making music with only his eyes
ALS didn’t keep a man from his lifelong passion for producing music
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High fat diet activates early inflammation in mouse brains, supports link to neurologic disease
The findings may support the immune pathway as a bridge between diet and neurologic disease
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Overcoming obstacles to advance neurology research, mentor next generation of female scientists
A longtime leader of the neurosciences shares her journey and hopes for the future.
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Depression among those caring for partners with dementia can start a decade before dementia diagnosis
A study finds depressive symptoms and caregiving among older adults caring for partners with dementia can emerge 10 years before routine screening detects cognitive impairment.
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Screening and treatment bring hope for children with spinal muscular atrophy 
One in 50 people carry the gene for the neuromuscular condition.
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Immune Cells Suggest Men and Women with ALS May Benefit from Different Treatment
Effective treatments for ALS have eluded scientists for decades. A new examination of the immune system shows the appeal of personalized medicine for future care.
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Early Treatment with New ALS Drug Combination Improved Survival
An open label extension shows additional benefit from a drug currently being tested for patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease.