More articles about: Neurological Disorders
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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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For boy with cerebral palsy, surgery brings improved mobility
The spinal nerve procedure has been shown to provide an effective decrease in muscle spasticity long term.
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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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4 things to know about stiff person syndrome
A neuromuscular specialist shares helpful facts about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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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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Lipids in blood predict nerve damage risk among patients with type 2 diabetes
The findings open up potential to test for biomarkers and facilitate more focused management of patients with the condition.
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How a single protein can slow down age-related hearing loss
Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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How the expression of one small protein helps the brain process sound
Michigan Medicine researchers investigating the role of neuropeptide Y in auditory function identified the first distinct class of “inhibitory neurons” in the inferior colliculus (IC) in mice, inspiring future research.
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Delirium is a common consequence of severe COVID-19, study finds
Cognitive impairment is highly likely for patients in the ICU and could be lasting.
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Toddler with Spina Bifida Meets Paralympian: “She has crutches like me”
Young patient’s reaction to commercial featuring gold medalist and double amputee Jessica Long goes viral, leads to Zoom introduction.
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Taking on ALS: An Emotional and Financial Burden
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, impacts families mentally, physically and emotionally. One family explains how it also can throw a financial curveball.
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Costs Deter Patients from Taking Prescribed Medications
A new study on drug pricing found higher costs resulted in neurology patients being less likely to take their prescribed medications.
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Heart Attack Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment Get Fewer Treatments
Study suggests those with mild cognitive impairment don’t always receive the same medical treatment that patients with normal cognitive functioning get when they have a heart attack.
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Five-Year Milestone for Fixing Spina Bifida in the Womb
At Michigan Medicine, specialized spina bifida fetus surgery improves long term outcomes in children diagnosed with the disease.
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Adults with Cerebral Palsy at Increased Risk for Mental Health Conditions
New study finds adults with cerebral palsy are at an increased risk of mental health disorders compared to adults without the condition.