Non specific neurological symptoms can be an early sign of Multiple sclerosis. Detailed neurological evaluation is needed in appropriate population to start early intervention and prevent disability associated with MS.
#multiplesclerosis, #chicagoneuro
https://www.healio.com/news/neurology/20200917/video-growing-body-of-literature-supports-existence-of-prodromal-phase-in-ms
HEALIO.COM
VIDEO: Growing body of literature supports existence of prodromal phase in MS
Excessive body weight linked to decreased cerebral blood flow
https://neurosciencenews.com/body-weight-brain-function-16770/
NEUROSCIENCENEWS.COM
Body Weight Has Surprising and Alarming Impact on Brain Function - Neuroscience News
Did you know that hearing loss in old age could also affect your brain?
#Chicagoneurologist, #alzheimerdementia
https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/30/8/4581/5810460
ACADEMIC.OUP.COM
Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity, Spatial Memory, and Neurotransmitter Receptor Expression Are Profoundly Altered by Gradual Loss of Hearing Ability
Cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3’ inhibitor, is used in Asia-Pacific countries for stroke prevention, but rarely used elsewhere. In addition to weak antiplatelet effects, it stabilizes endothelium, aids myelin repair and astrocyte-neuron energy
Cilostazol appears effective for long-term secondary stroke prevention without increasing hemorrhage risk. It is believed that it can aid with cognitive decline as well.
FDA authorizes prescription digital therapeutic for chronic insomnia.
Somryst can be used on a mobile devise and is intended to provide tailored Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia.
More information can be found either at company's website or from your doctor.
#Chicagoneurologist , #insomnia
https://peartherapeutics.com/products/somryst/
PEARTHERAPEUTICS.COM
Somryst™ - Pear Therapeutics
COVID19 may hide in the brain for some time after resolution of initial disease and can cause relapses .
Appropriate neurological evaluation is warranted if your symptoms did not improve after COVID19.
#COVID19, #chicagoneurologist
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/944619?src=mkm_ret_210205_mscpmrk_DMD2_neuro&uac=112524BN&impID=3173938
MEDSCAPE.COM
COVID-19 May Hide in Brains and Cause Relapses, Study Says
Currently approved MS drugs reduce inflammation but do not prevent neurodegeneration or initiate remyelination.
New investigational drug can achieve remyelination and therefore decrease disability associated with this condition.
#multiplesclerosis, #chicagoneurology
https://neurosciencenews.com/remyelinating-drug-ms-vision-17657/
NEUROSCIENCENEWS.COM
Remyelinating Drug Could Improve Vision in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis - Neuroscience News
A prognostic Alzheimer’s disease blood test in the symptom-free stage
https://news.rub.de/english/press-releases/2021-01-06-protein-research-prognostic-alzheimers-disease-blood-test-symptom-free-stage
NEWS.RUB.DE
A prognostic Alzheimer’s disease blood test in the symptom-free stage
New advances in treatment of cognitive decline
#chicagoneuro, #fightAD, #memory
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/12/419201/drug-reverses-age-related-mental-decline-within-days
UCSF.EDU
Drug Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days
Concussion is associated with increased risk for subsequent
development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as dementia and Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests. The link between concussion and
risk for ADHD and for mood and anxiety disorder was stronger in the women than in the men. In addition,
having a history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent
mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, compared with experiencing just one
concussion.
#concussion, #Chicagoneurologist
A simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, researchers report.
#chicagoneurologist, #parkinsonsdisease
https://www.futurity.org/parkinsons-disease-skin-sample-test-2459902-2/
FUTURITY.ORG
Simple skin test identifies Parkinson's disease - Futurity
