Category: Neurological

Neurological

Study Shows How Everyday Substances Influence MS Symptoms

A new study found that commonly used psychoactive substances have mixed effects on symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Neurological

Study: CTE Rare in Individuals With Isolated Brain Injuries

A Mount Sinai study found that chronic traumatic encephalopathy is rare among individuals with isolated or limited brain injuries and predominantly observed in those with extensive repetitive head impacts.

Neurological

Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls

Deborah Jehu, PhD, highlights strategies for promoting physical activity while preventing falls in older adults.

Brain Injury

NeuroShield Helmet Concept Promotes TBI Prevention

By showcasing the Neuroshield idealized version of head protection, Brooks Rehabilitation aims to educate the public on TBI prevention.

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Stroke Rehab: E-Stim Effect on Hand Choice

Researchers reveal the impact of somatosensory electrical wrist stimulation on influencing hand-choice decision in stroke rehab.

Gait & Balance

New Method Uses Vibration to Diagnose Balance Disorders

Researchers have developed a vibration-based technique to more accurately diagnose balance disorders, especially in aging adults.

Multiple Sclerosis

How Sleep May Impact Mobility in Women with Chronic Conditions

Poor sleep health can contribute to mobility decline in individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly among women with certain conditions.

Strokes

Bioliberty Launches Lifehub Clinic for Gamified Physical Therapy

Bioliberty has launched Lifehub Clinic, a gamified, AI-driven physical therapy solution featuring its soft-robotic Lifeglov wearable.

Parkinson’s Disease

Texas Scientists ID Protein That Heightens Neurodegenerative Disease

Scientists at UT Southwestern have identified the protein GADD45G as a master regulator of reactive gliosis, a damaging process in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer’s, offering a potential new therapeutic target.