Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease caused by damage to the nerve fibres in the central nervous system. This damage […]
Drug interaction research: Evolution clues
A biologist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has shown that a key biological component in a worm’s communication system can […]
Space study seeks treatments for Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis are neurodegenerative illnesses that damage the brain and central nervous system. The researchers suspect this […]
Catalyst renders nerve agents harmless
A team of scientists including researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has studied a catalyst […]
Itchy skin affects the health and quality of life of many patients with kidney disease
New research reveals that pruritus, or itchy skin, affects a substantial percentage of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The […]
Computer program predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats: Predictive program projected to save lives and reduce unnecessary surgeries
Combining a wealth of information derived from previous studies with data from more than 500 patients, an international team led […]
Implant to better track brain chemical gone rogue after neurotrauma
Your chances of getting a nasty migraine increase following a spinal cord injury, thanks to a chemical messenger in the […]
Food allergies and multiple sclerosis: New link: MS patients with food allergies had a higher rate of MS disease activity
Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma — a puzzle composed of complex genetic […]
The involvement of the gut in Parkinson’s disease: hype or hope?
There is growing evidence that at least in some patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the disease may begin in the […]
Alcoholic beverages are frequently considered migraine triggers
In a European Journal of Neurology study of 2,197 patients who experience migraines, alcoholic beverages were reported as a trigger […]