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Neuropsychology and Neurology News Articles

Finding May Lead to New Treatment for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Researchers announce a surprise relationship between the genetics of blood cells and brain cells. A finding that may lead to a significant alteration in the way Parkinson's disease is managed. Scientists from the University of ...  Read more... »

DBS Relieves Treatment Resistant Depression

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Results from a clinical trial show that patients with treatment-resistant depression who underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) report significant improvements as early as one month after treatment. The patients also experienced continued and sustained improvement ...  Read more... »

Method Evaluates Risk for Schizophrenia

Friday, July 11th, 2008
A new study suggests a protein found in immune cells may be a reliable marker for schizophrenia risk. Schizophrenia is a severe and complex psychiatric illness that affects about 1 percent of ...  Read more... »

Cessation of Moderate Drinking May Lead to Depression

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
The lyrics to a country and western song, "I am not drinking anymore .............I am not drinking any less" may actually have a connection to our personal health. Although scientific evidence ...  Read more... »

ADHD Tied to Reverse Brain Response

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Emerging research suggests a genetic change in a brain “signaling pathway” pushes dopamine, a natural neurotransmitter, in the wrong direction influencing a ‘speed’ response between nerve cells. Vanderbilt University Medical Center ...  Read more... »

Brain Pacemaker Shows Potential

Friday, July 4th, 2008
An emerging treatment technique for Parkinson’s involves the use of deep brain stimulation to reduce tremors. Dr. Douglas Anderson a professor of neurological surgery at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has treated approximately ...  Read more... »

Genetic Study Supports Mind/Body Connection

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
A collaborative investigation demonstrates how a single, nonpharmacological intervention can help patients deal with disparate medical disorders. Conditions ranging from high blood pressure, to pain syndromes, to infertility, to rheumatoid arthritis are ...  Read more... »

Can Meds Control Violence among Schizophrenia

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
According to a new study, some schizophrenia patients become less prone to violence when taking medication, but those with a history of childhood conduct problems continue to pose a higher risk ...  Read more... »

IQ Linked To Later Life Dementia

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
New research suggests children with lower IQs are more likely to develop vascular dementia than children with high IQs. Vascular dementia occurs when blood flow to the brain is impaired. It is ...  Read more... »

Emerging Theory on Chronic Fatigue

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
A new study suggests a low-level viral infection of the central nervous system (CNS) may play a role in the debilitating disorder known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a ...  Read more... »
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