neurodegenerative disease

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or RSD, is a nerve disorder that affects pain regulation. Here, learn about the symptoms and treatment options. View original article Contributor:

A cerebrospinal fluid leak involves the fluid escaping from the spine or a tear in the brain’s protective covering. Read on to learn more. View original article Contributor:

Dysarthria is a type of speech disorder that occurs due to muscle weakness. Learn about the causes of dysarthria and the available treatment options here. View original article Contributor:

As middle-aged people age, having more body fat and less muscle may affect their fluid intelligence, says a new study that implicates the immune system. View original article Contributor:

A small clinical trial of nilotinib in people with Parkinson’s disease finds that the cancer drug is reasonably safe and holds promise as a therapy. View original article Contributor:

It can be difficult to convince others to change their minds about a topic, sometimes even despite compelling evidence. Why? What happens in the brain? View original article Contributor:

Playing the drums requires coordination between all four limbs. A new study asks whether, over years of practice, this alters the brain’s architecture. View original article Contributor:

New research in mice reveals the molecular and genetic mechanisms through which two Alzheimer’s drug candidates can reverse aging in general. View original article Contributor:

In a mouse study, researchers have tested the potential of a ketone ester-rich diet in slowing down Alzheimer’s, and have found this approach promising. View original article Contributor:

Using mice, scientists show how epigenome editing has promise as a way to fix disordered brain development that arises from a WAGR syndrome gene mutation. View original article Contributor: