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20, 2008) New findings about a protein called the nogo receptor are offering fresh ways to think about keeping the brain sharp. Scientists have found that reducing the nogo receptor in the brain results in stronger brain signaling in mice, effectively boosting signal strength between the synapses, the connections between nerve cells in the brain. (Science Daily)
La Jolla institutes set sights on Florida Mar 17, 2008
But the grant is prestigious because it comes from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. It is the latest reflection of the growing presence of The Scripps Research Institute and two other La Jolla-based research groups in Florida. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cardium Reports on Recent Highlights and Financial Results Mar 15, 2008
A Phase 2a study has been proposed to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to assess the safety and efficacy of induced hypothermia and Caffeinol, both individually and in combination, in an estimated 400 patients presenting within three hours of an acute stroke. -- Initiation of pre-clinical studies supported by an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, which are designed to further establish the therapeutic... (PR Newswire)
Guillain-Barré syndrome explained Feb 29, 2008
syndrome explained By: 02/28/2008 According to the Web site of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), "Guillain-Barr? syndrome is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs." Dr. Marc Kawalick of Neurologic Associates in New Britain, who treated T.J. Tallard, said Guillain-Barr. affects the coating of the nerves,... (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Daytime Dozing Linked To Increased Stroke Risk In Elderly Feb 23, 2008
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke funds the NOMAS study. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
ASA: Nodding Off During the Day Indicates Higher Stroke Risk Feb 23, 2008
Medical News: ASA: Nodding Off During the Day Indicates Higher Risk of Stroke - in Meeting Coverage, ASA from MedPage Today. Personalize Your Medical News. (MedPage Today)
Supreme Court Chief Taken to Hospital After Fall Feb 22, 2008
"Most seizures last from 30 seconds to two minutes and do not cause lasting harm," according to background information posted online by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the. "However, it is a medical emergency if seizures last longer than 5 minutes or if a person has many seizures and does not wake up between them.". (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment Feb 20, 2008
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more about. Copyright. (Health-Finder)
Santhera says ready availability of idebenone complicating clinical trial process Feb 14, 2008
Dr Kenneth Fischbeck told Pharmawire that he and colleagues at the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke had also found a high rate of antioxidant use in FA clinical trial patients. It is a potential complicating factor for placebo-controlled trials, but we found compliance to be good, at least for short-term studies, he said. (FT.com -- Markets)
The B Cell — Old Player, New Position on the Team Feb 14, 2008
Dr. McFarland is a senior investigator in the Neuroimmunology Branch of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD.. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Chronic Pain Disrupts Resting Brain Dynamics Feb 8, 2008
Personalize Your Medical News. PUTTING BREAKING MEDICAL NEWS INTO PRACTICE Friday, February 08, 2008. (MedPage Today)
Sleep disorders: Don't take it lying down Jan 29, 2008
Daily exercise can help people sleep, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, but avoid workouts in the three hours before bed. "Try to get your exercise about five to six hours before going to bed,'' say the researchers. Regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, can help you fall asleep faster and make sleep more restful. Behaviour therapyChanging sleep-wake times, avoiding naps, engaging in a regular routine of exercise, and avoiding caffeine and nicotine... (Independent)
A Step Forward In Targeted Pain Therapy Jan 25, 2008
22, 1999) Scientists funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) may soon be able to reduce sensitivity to stimuli that are associated with chronic neuropathic and. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Snoozing Worms Help Explain Evolution Of Sleep Jan 16, 2008
The research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
‘Shaken baby’ in West Hazleton under investigation Jan 15, 2008
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke adds, Shaking makes the fragile brain bounce back and forth inside the skull and causes bruising, swelling, and bleeding, which can lead to permanent, severe brain damage or death. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates between 1,200 and 1,600 children are injured in this way every year in the United States. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Snoozing worms help Penn researchers explain the evolution of sleep Jan 12, 2008
The research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression. This release and related image can be found at. (EurekAlert!)
Huntington's Disease Problem Start Early Jan 11, 2008
Funding for this research comes from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation, the Huntington's Disease Foundation of America and the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
• From Bell To Butterfly Jan 8, 2008
This rare, petrified condition, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, is caused by a circuit cut between the brain and every voluntary muscle except those controlling the eyes. There is no cure, so, as happened with Bauby, Veillette a father of three who spent 40 years chasing the news in rollicking Waterbury, who jogged regularly and played piano at countless charity events is sidelined forever. (FOX61, CT)
Brain injury may be a cure for PTSD Dec 27, 2007
Lead researcher Dr. Jordan Grafman, a senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), revealed that his team's findings are based on a study of the brains of Vietnam War veterans. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. (Times of India)
Head wounds can stop stress disorders, study shows Dec 26, 2007 Mental Decline Faster in Brain-Injured Vietnam Vets Dec 22, 2007 Brain-injured War Veterans Show A Faster Decline In Cognitive Functioning As They Age Dec 20, 2007 Network helps parents of children with autism Dec 19, 2007 Hospital suspends surgeries after Creutzfeldt-Jakob scare Dec 14, 2007 Three-peak? Appalachian State climbs toward another crown Dec 13, 2007 Pain-free Window Into Painful Neuropathies Dec 11, 2007 Gifts with a personal touch Dec 9, 2007 NINDS Announces New Spanish-Language Website Dec 8, 2007 Missing Protein May Be Key To Autism Dec 8, 2007 Vascular Factors May Play a Role in Stroke Recovery Nov 28, 2007 Autism Resources Nov 20, 2007 Imaging Neural Progenitor Cells In The Living Human Brain Nov 17, 2007 Autism into art Nov 11, 2007 Older adults not more distractible, research shows Nov 5, 2007 The need for speed: Two new studies on stroke Nov 3, 2007 Dawn McGuire, M.D. Joins Acologix, Inc. as Chief Medical Officer Nov 2, 2007 Tooth Troubles Could Raise Dementia Risk Oct 19, 2007 Cognitive Impairment Due To Chronic Lyme Disease Can Be Treated Oct 13, 2007 Chillies made you cry, now theyll soothe you Oct 6, 2007 Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of stroke Oct 6, 2007 New Pain Killer Allows Other Touch Sensations Through Oct 5, 2007 UC researchers land grant to study 'natural killer cells' Oct 5, 2007 Hospitals study cooling effect on brain injury Oct 4, 2007 Chilli compound fires painkiller Oct 4, 2007 UT Southwestern investigating hypothermic technique in treating pediatric head injuries Oct 3, 2007 Evidence of MEN-2 in the Original Description of Classic Pheochromocytoma Sep 27, 2007 Stroke symptoms Sep 24, 2007 CAS Medical wins research grant Sep 18, 2007 Community raises money for ill child Sep 11, 2007 After Oophorectomy, Cognitive Impairment Risks Rise Aug 30, 2007 'Designer Estrogen' Identified As Potential MS Drug Aug 29, 2007 Science officer at stem-cell center to step down Aug 25, 2007 Chester-East Lincoln teacher dies of rare brain disorder Aug 22, 2007 Patient With Brain Injury In 'Minimally Conscious State' Shows Functional Improvement After Deep Brain Stimulation Aug 21, 2007 Illness draws family closer Aug 15, 2007 Supreme Court Chief Taken to Hospital After Fall Aug 14, 2007 Disease draws family together Aug 13, 2007 Migraine With Aura Tied to Stroke Risk for Women Aug 12, 2007 'Whispering' Strokes Are Common Aug 5, 2007 Needed: Research Dollars for Muscle-Wasting Disease Aug 5, 2007 Chief Justice Roberts suffers seizure Jul 31, 2007 Radiation Therapy Combined With Microsurgery Shows Promise For Curing Injured Spinal Cord Jul 31, 2007 DON'T THINK IT CAN'T HAPPEN TO YOU Jul 28, 2007 Drug Protects Brain Cells In Huntington's Disease Model, Researchers Find Jul 28, 2007 Avicena to Be Featured on the Nationally Syndicated Television Series, Heartbeat of America, on July 20, 2007 Jul 19, 2007 Troubled Miami surgeon still on job Post a comment Jul 17, 2007 More of this story Jul 15, 2007 Insight into neural stem cells has implications for designing therapies Jul 7, 2007 New law aims to teach parents consequences of shaking babies Jun 19, 2007 Family coping with destructive disease Jun 16, 2007 Scientists Link Cell's Protein Recycling Systems Jun 15, 2007 Study of the drug, Isradipine, to determine if it slows or prevents Parkinson's disease Jun 14, 2007 Common Blood Pressure Drug Could One Day Slow Or Halt Parkinson's Jun 13, 2007 Confab synapse to it Jun 8, 2007 What's in a word: Spearfish family loses only daughter to Zellweger Syndrome - today they fight for a cure Jun 7, 2007 After Epilepsy Surgery, Quality Of Life Related More To Seizures Than Memory Jun 6, 2007 11-year-old spins a tale of inspiration Jun 4, 2007 Brain inflammation may be friend, not foe, for Alzheimer's patients Jun 2, 2007 Limiting stroke damage is focus of study May 31, 2007 Human Herpes Virus 6B Is Associated With Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy May 30, 2007 Multitasking impairs productivity May 30, 2007 Blood inflammation plays role in Alzheimer's disease May 29, 2007 The business of survival May 28, 2007 Generosity Activates 'Feel Good' Part of the Brain May 28, 2007
Jordan Grafman, a senior researcher at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Maryland, and his team took brain scans of 193 veterans, all of whom had brain injuries from fragments of shrapnel, either from incoming shells or from explosive devices rigged up to booby traps. They also scanned 52 war veterans who had been in combat but did not suffer any brain injuries. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sleep chemical central to effectiveness of deep brain stimulation Dec 25, 2007
Based on Bakos experience in the operating room and with funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Nedergaard went back to the laboratory and analyzed the effects of deep brain stimulation in a way that no one had ever before considered. The correlation between what we see in the clinic and Dr. Nedergaard has found in the laboratory is really quite startling, said Bakos. (EurekAlert!)
"Nearly two-thirds of injured U.S. soldiers sent from Iraq to the U.S. army medical center have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries," study author Dr. Jordan Grafman, senior investigator in the Cognitive Neuroscience Section at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, noted in a prepared statement. "The additional burden of accelerated cognitive decline to brain-injured veterans should be considered when estimating their future health care needs. These veterans would... (MEDLINEplus)
" [2] Dr Grafman, the senior investigator in the Cognitive Neuroscience Section at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Health, Maryland, USA, and his colleagues studied a group of Vietnam veterans with penetrating head injury (PHI) 36-39 years after the injury. The veterans were part of the Vietnam Head Injury Study, a prospective follow-up study of about 2,000 Vietnam veterans that has been running since 1967. This most recent report is on the... (Science Daily)
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, ASD is a development disorder that has several warning signs. They include repetition and a display of rituals. (AZCentral -- News)
Classic CJD occurs sporadically, appearing in about one in 1 million people per year, according to the CDC. That s about 200 people annually in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Wisconsin has about six such cases a year, said Karen Timberlake, deputy secretary for the state s Department of Health and Family Services. (Winona Daily News)
Two years ago, doctors diagnosed Cardwell with thoracic outlet syndrome, which involves the area around the neck and collarbone and affects nerves that pass into the arm, according to the website of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Cardwell explains his symptoms: "I'd be out here playing, and I'd take a hit and lose feeling in both of my arms and I'd get pain shooting down both of my arms. I'd have pain all night long while trying to sleep.". (USA Today -- Sports)
10, 2007) Scientists have demonstrated a new technique for detecting a painful nerve condition known as neuropathy, which affects millions of people with diabetes and many other patients as well. The painless technique focuses on tiny structures in the skin known as Meissner corpuscles, which encapsulate the endings of microscopic nerves in our hands, feet, and other areas. (Science Daily)
Researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke found that giving activates the brain's reward center in an area called the mesolimbic pathway. Donating also engaged a portion of the brain associated with bonding behavior between a mother and child. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Free, accurate information on many neurological disorders is now available on a new Spanish-language website from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The website is available at espanol. (PR Newswire)
This work is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
The VISP trial was supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Newman and two co-authors reported receiving research support to conduct the original VISP trial, but no other conflicts of interest were reported. (MedPage Today)
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: A one page summary plus lots of resource links and access to scientific news, research literature and clinical trials. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, a page rich with links to autism resources of all kinds. (CBS News -- Early Show)
"The recent finding that neural progenitor cells exist in adult human brain has opened a whole new field in neuroscience. The ability to track these cells in living people would be a major breakthrough in understanding brain development in children and continued maturation of the adult brain. It could also be a very useful tool for research aimed at influencing NPCs to restore or maintain brain health," says Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., deputy director of the NIH's National Institute of... (Science Daily)
SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. November 11, 2007. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
It is part of the PROMISE (Processing of Multiple Individual Senses in the Elderly) study, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and was presented today at the 37th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in San Diego, Calif. Attention works in two main ways, according to Christina E. Hugenschmidt, a Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Both studies are from a community-based research effort funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers from the University of Texas at Houston and Eastern Michigan University are also involved. (EurekAlert!)
Dr. McGuire also holds several academic and service positions, including neurological academy committee memberships, peer review committee membership in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and serves on the Advisory Council of the Gill Heart Institute. Dr. McGuire received her B.A. with high honors from Princeton University and her M.D. from Columbia University, College of Physicians ons, where she was elected to Alpha Omega... (PR Newswire)
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has more about. Copyright. (Health-Finder)
The research was conducted jointly at the Columbia University Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute and was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). "These findings replicate results from a prior placebo-controlled trial of post-Lyme fatigue, which found positive treatment results from repeated antibiotic therapy. They also replicate the degree of physical impairment results demonstrated in another prior study of chronic Lyme disease," said... (Science Daily)
Chillies made you cry, now theyll soothe you- Hindustan Times. Sanchita Sharma
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke takes place when blood flow to the brain is blocked often the result of plaque that has built up over time along the walls of arteries. (Charles City Press, IO)
D., director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the NIH, which funds the investigators' research along with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) ... Note: This story has been adapted from material provided by NIH, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (Science Daily)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke awarded the five-year grant to Dr. Bibiana Bielekova, a UC associate professor of neurology and director of the Waddell Center for Multiple Sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease, occurring when the body's own natural defense system starts attacking the myelin sheath -- or outer lining -- of nerves and neurons. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Researchers plan to enroll 340 children up to age 16 in the randomized trial being led by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Patients chosen to get the hypothermia therapy will be cooled to 89 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit by using cooling blankets and/or cool saline injected intravenously for 48 hours. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dr Story LandisNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... Dr Story Landis, the director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in the US, said that patients in chronic pain might also benefit. (BBC News -- Health)
The 12 centers that are participating in the trial are expected to enroll a total of 340 children up to age 16 in the five-year trial, which is being funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a component of the National Institutes of Health. Childrens Medical Center Dallas, which has a Level I pediatric trauma center, will serve as the local coordinating site. (EurekAlert!)
From the Departments of Nephrology (H.P.H.N., Z.E., A.C., B.B.), Ophthalmology (D.S.), and Pathology (M.W.), University of Freiburg Medical Center, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD (A.V.); the Department of Endocrinology, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy (Z.E.); Hereditary Endocrine Cancer Group, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas, Madrid... (New England Journal of Medicine)
SOURCE: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE; AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATIONWHERE TO LEARN MOREN.C. Partners to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke: American Stroke Association: Centers for Disease Control stroke page: National Stroke Association. All rights reserved. (News & Observer)
The company was awarded a Phase IIb Small Business Innovative Research grant by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a component of the National Institutes of Health. "It s an important aid to allow us to aggressively go after these enhanced clinical studies," Andrew E. Kersey, CAS president and CEO said. (New Haven Register, CT)
The spasms are a specific type of seizure seen in an infant epileptic known as West syndrome, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Onset is predominantly in the first year of life, between 3 and 6 months. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Both studies were supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. The authors reported no conflicts of interest. (MedPage Today)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Multiple Sclerosis Society supported the research. The study appears in the Aug. 27 -- 31 online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Science Daily)
She previously was program director of stem cell research and spinal cord injury at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Lori Hoffman, who had been the interim president, earlier this month returned to her job as chief finance and administrative officer. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob belongs to a family of diseases that includes the animal disease commonly called mad cow disease, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. However, Illinois Department of Public Health reported that there are no confirmed or suspected cases in Illinois of the type of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) known as human mad cow disease. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
"This remarkable study by Dr. Schiff and colleagues shows that deep brain stimulation, a technique widely accepted for treating some movement disorders and psychiatric conditions, may improve the function of individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury," says Dr. Joseph J. Pancrazio, a program director at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the NIH, which helped to fund this work ... The work was funded by the National Institute of Neurological... (Science Daily)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, apart of the National Institute of Health. Copyright. (Forest City Summit, IO)
"Most seizures last from 30 seconds to two minutes and do not cause lasting harm," according to background information posted online by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the. "However, it is a medical emergency if seizures last longer than 5 minutes or if a person has many seizures and does not wake up between them.". (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, apart of the National Institute of Health. Get the whole story every day. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
This study was supported in part by the Office of Research and Development, Medical Research Service, the Research Enhancement Award Program in Stroke, the Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs; a cooperative agreement with the Cardiovascular Health Branch, Division of Adult and Community Health, Centers for Disease Control, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women's... (MedPage Today)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: "Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time." WebMD Medical Reference: "Understanding Stroke -- the Basics." News release, American Heart Association. 2007 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. (WebMD)
D., assistant professor of neurology, Emory University, Atlanta; Matthew Meriggioli, M.D., associate professor in the department of neurology, the University of Illinois at Chicago; U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Myesthenia Gravis Foundation of America) ... The muscles most often involved include those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, talking, and swallowing, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke... (Health-Finder)
"Most seizures last from 30 seconds to two minutes and do not cause lasting harm," according to information posted online by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health. "However, it is a medical emergency if seizures last longer than 5 minutes or if a person has many seizures and does not wake up between them.". (Boston Globe)
D. Conducted at Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research in New York City, the research was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The hallmark of spinal cord injury is progressive tissue decay at the damage size. (Science Daily)
Jordan Grafman, chief of the cognitive neuroscience section of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, said persistent stress actually kills neurons in the brain, and multitasking affects memory because it distracts attention from primary duties. "Of course, keep in mind almost everyone has to deal with this sometimes, and you don't have the tragic event that occurred," Grafman said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The work was supported by the Robert A. Welch Foundation, the Huntington's Disease Society of America, the Hereditary Disease Foundation, the HighQ Foundation and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by UT Southwestern Medical Center. (Science Daily)
"As R&D costs continue to rise, Avicena has managed costs and developed a strong late-stage pipeline through strategic collaborations with third parties, such as government and non-profit organizations. We're currently conducting a Phase III efficacy trial of our Parkinson's Disease drug, PD-02, in collaboration with the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The trial is being funded by a grant from the NIH and is one of the largest Parkinson's disease trials ever... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Troubled Miami surgeon still on job - 07/17/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
The spasms are a specific type of seizures seen in an epileptic of infancy and early childhood, known as West Syndrome, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Onset is predominantly in the first year of life, between three and six months. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
This may provide a mechanism for the brain to dynamically fine tune the olfactory bulb circuitry, raising a fascinating basic question about neuronal replacement: Why are so many different types of neurons, with such diverse origins, required for olfactory function" The implication for cell-based therapies might be that it isnt sufficient to replace one neuron, he says. You might have to replace combinations of different neuronal types when it comes to reestablishing neural function. The... (EurekAlert!)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that the consequences can be deadly or result in mental retardation or other permanently life-altering conditions. Shaking makes a baby's tender brain bounce back and forth inside the skull, causing bruising, swelling and bleeding. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, transverse myelitis is a condition in which inflammation around the spinal cord destroys the body's myelin, a fatty substance covering the nerves. When the myelin is destroyed, the nervous system develops scars that interrupt communication between the nerves in the spinal cord and the rest of the body, causing differing levels of malfunction. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
This work was funded by the Kennedy s Disease Association, the Morton Reich Research Fund, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Her research is currently funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Defense. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science educates medical doctors, health professionals and biomedical scientists in a personalized atmosphere. (EurekAlert!)
Deputy Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Dr Walter J. Koroshetz said. "This animal study suggests that calcium channel blockers, drugs currently used to reduce blood pressure, might someday be used to slow the steady progression of Parkinson's disease.". (Medical News Today)
The first section of the conference kicked off with an address by Mark Mayer of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and it was followed by a symposium of 24 intensive talks by experts in the field. "This is a unique two-part seminar," said Johannes Hell, a conference organizer and UI associate professor of pharmacology. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Although the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research exploring the molecular and genetic basis of Zellweger Syndrome, it remains a little-known disorder. This summer, Northern Hills residents are promising a sweeping assortment of fun, food, and memories by hosting the first annual 2007 Spearfish Summerfest on Friday, July 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Spearfish City Park. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
The study was supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by American Academy of Neurology. (Science Daily)
There is no cure, and though recovery may continue for two years, significant improvement is unlikely after the first three to six months, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Harrington's grandmother, Donna Baker, said the race was a crucial moment in getting the disabled girl to become more active. (Albany Times Union)
The work was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. . (EurekAlert!)
4 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, to study this compromised tissue around the stroke core called the penumbra. His grant was ranked among the top 1 percent of those reviewed by the study section. (EurekAlert!)
The international group of researchers, led by Steve Jacobson from National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, USA, found DNA from the virus, Human Herpes Virus 6B (HHV-6B) in specific regions of the brains in 11 of 16 patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) referred for investigation compared with zero of seven (0%) patients without MTLE.. MTLE is a common, severe, type of epilepsy that usually begins in childhood. (Science Daily)
"Academic life requiring rote memory doesn't suffer as much but classes that require thinking will be more challenging," said Jordan Grafman, chief neuroscientist at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Grafman pointed to many studies that have reported that multitaskers make more errors, perform tasks slower and are more likely to lack critical thinking skills necessary to excell academically. (U-Wire.com)
The study was supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute on Aging, the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center, and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Framingham Heart Study. The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 20,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. (EurekAlert!)
Having Kremer as the face of Prize4Life "brings a sense of urgency," said Lorenzo Refolo , who heads ALS programs at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. "It brings a sense of need.". (Boston Globe)
"Eventually, you are bound to get into areas that for thousands of years we have preferred to keep mystical," said Grafman, the chief cognitive neuroscientist at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. "Some of the questions that are important are not just of intellectual interest, but challenging and frightening to the ways we ground our lives. We need to step very carefully.". (Newsmax)
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