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January 7, 2019

Racial differences in Alzheimer’s disease unveiled

Findings suggest possible race-linked variations on how disease arises, develops.

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January 2, 2019

Why are men more likely to die of glioblastoma? This study helps explain

Source: NBC News

December 17, 2018

Does thinking burn calories? Here’s what the science says

Source: Southern Living

December 13, 2018

New genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia

Culprit is lone error in one gene, but researchers find many potential therapeutic targets.

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December 11, 2018

People who act out dreams needed for study

Phenomenon linked to Parkinson’s, dementia, other serious neurodegenerative diseases.

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October 26, 2018

The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientists

Source: NPR

October 25, 2018

Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area

Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement.

News Release

October 17, 2018

Mysteries explored

Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.

Outlook Magazine

October 12, 2018

Dementia and guns: When should doctors broach the topic

Source: Kaiser Health News

October 9, 2018

Scoliosis linked to essential mineral

Children with severely curved spines may be unable to use manganese.

News Release

October 2, 2018

Building independence

For 100 years, the occupational therapy program has helped people engage mind and body.

Outlook Magazine

September 5, 2018

Gurnett named director of pediatric and developmental neurology

Physician-scientist specializes in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders.

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August 30, 2018

Experimental drug shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain’s shrinking slows with drug.

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August 23, 2018

Alzheimer’s one day may be predicted during eye exam

Noninvasive test may screen for disease before symptoms appear.

News Release

August 16, 2018

Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis

Art installation at School of Medicine depicts humanity of NF patients.

Medical Campus & Community

August 14, 2018

Before It Begins

Family, researchers team up to cure — or even prevent — Alzheimer’s disease.

Outlook Magazine

August 8, 2018

Brain tumors occur often in kids with common genetic syndrome

Analysis of MRI scans identifies some unexplained bright objects as tumors.

News Release

July 20, 2018

Med student receives fellowship to study brain damage

Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society honors Lee.

Medical Campus & Community

July 16, 2018

New ALS therapy in clinical trials

Drug extends survival, reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals.

News Release

July 11, 2018

Big Data

Putting information-based tools in doctors’ hands.

Outlook Magazine

June 28, 2018

Can fasting improve MS symptoms?

Study to evaluate effects of fasting on immune system, gut bacteria.

News Release

June 19, 2018

Decades of dedication lead to drug trial for rare, fatal illness

Old cancer drug may treat devastating blood vessel disease.

Medical Campus & Community, Video

June 7, 2018

Genes linked to Alzheimer’s contribute to damage in different ways

Understanding how specific genes trigger injury could lead to treatments.

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