Neurology

The role of diet and liraglutide in preventing dementia
Two studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association's international conference highlight the beneficial effects of the drug liraglutide and a healthy diet on cognitive function and dementia risk reduction.
Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says
The patients in the study had already been deemed clinically unresponsive, meaning they had not reacted when asked to give a thumbs up, wiggle their toes or open and close their eyes.

Is saffron a super spice for internal medicine? A review of more than 30 years of research

The spice is a ‘valuable ally’ in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, according to a review on the health effects of saffron and its by-products.
After a stroke, this musician found his singing voice again with help from a special choir

Music seems to increase levels of a specific protein in the brain that’s important for making new connections between neurons.
U.S. group NASEM develops a standard definition for long COVID

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine definition also includes characteristic symptoms, associated diagnosable conditions and important features.
Post-stroke patients could get an important boost from HIIT workouts

Study participants randomized to HIIT workouts had greater improvements in VO2 peak compared to the group doing medium intensity continuous training workouts.
Multiple Sclerosis symptoms: Dysarthria

As the latest installment in this continuing series, pharmacist Nancy Banoub examines a symptom of MS that can cause communication difficulties for patients.
Could MRI findings help diagnose and tailor treatment for people with schizophrenia?

Team from McGill University pinpoint brain areas where structural abnormalities begin.
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday—but some appear to work far better than others.
QUIZ: How much do you know about hydration?

Do you know which of your patients need to pay most attention to proper hydration?

The role of diet and liraglutide in preventing dementia

Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

Is saffron a super spice for internal medicine? A review of more than 30 years of research

After a stroke, this musician found his singing voice again with help from a special choir

U.S. group NASEM develops a standard definition for long COVID

Post-stroke patients could get an important boost from HIIT workouts

Multiple Sclerosis symptoms: Dysarthria

Could MRI findings help diagnose and tailor treatment for people with schizophrenia?

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

QUIZ: How much do you know about hydration?