December 9, 2016 I have MS and drugs manage my disease. That's why rising costs have me very worried When my neurologist told me that I looked better than I should and prescribed a drug for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), he emphasized that my condition would likely worsen if I did not stick to the regimen. That was in 2003.
December 9, 2016 Astra, Lilly stick with Alzheimer's approach despite setback AstraZeneca will expand its collaboration with Eli Lilly to develop an experimental Alzheimer's drug, sticking with an approach that has been a mainstay of research despite recent setbacks.
December 9, 2016 Further promising data seen with Biogen Alzheimer's drug: study Gradually increasing the dose of Biogen Inc's experimental Alzheimer's disease drug appeared to cause less risk of brain swelling than fixed doses, according to interim 12-month results from a small study released on Thursday.
December 9, 2016 What's going on when your limbs fall asleep Pins and needles! Pins and needles! Pins and needles!
December 8, 2016 Can virtual reality games help with phantom limb pain? Virtual reality games designed for amputees to experience movement in missing limbs might help reduce painful sensations from the absent body part, a small experiment suggests.
December 8, 2016 People with traumatic brain injuries more likely to go to prison Men and women who suffered traumatic brain injuries had more than twice the risk of winding up in a federal prison in Canada as their uninjured peers, a new study shows.
December 8, 2016 Heart problems tied to increased risk of suicide People with acute coronary syndrome caused by poor blood flow to the heart may be at an increased risk of suicide - especially in the six months following their diagnosis, according to a new study from Taiwan.
December 8, 2016 Deep brain stimulation fails to improve memory in new study New findings temper the hope that deep brain stimulation, which has shown success in treating Parkinson’s disease and some psychiatric disorders, might also soon be useful in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
December 8, 2016 Brain activity may help predict fall risk in older adults People whose brains work the hardest when they try to walk and talk at the same time may have a higher risk of falling in the future than seniors who can do both with ease, a new study suggests.
December 8, 2016 This type of exercise may guard against dementia Working out is good for you in more ways than we can count, but a new study may have uncovered a new perk for people with memory problems.