by Ket Patel | Mar 20, 2013 | All Articles For Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease, Latest News
A study in the journal, JAMA Neurology suggests that controlling or preventing risk factors such as hypertension earlier in life may limit or delay the brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related neurological deterioration. Dr. Karen...
by Ket Patel | Mar 9, 2013 | All Articles For Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease
Buphenyl, an FDA-approved medication for hyperammonemia, may protect memory and prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Hyperammonemia is a life-threatening condition that can affect patients at any age. It is caused by abnormal, high levels of ammonia in the...
by Ket Patel | Feb 26, 2013 | All Articles For Neurology, Epilepsy, Latest News
In the weeks, months and years after a severe head injury, patients often experience epileptic seizures that are difficult to control. A new study in rats suggests that gently cooling the brain after injury may prevent these seizures. “Traumatic head injury is...
