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One-third of US adults may unknowingly use medications that can cause depression
Source: Science Daily
A new study suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide.
When muscles weaken with age
Source: Science Daily
Age-related changes in the peripheral nerves can drastically reduce the quality of life. Scientists have now identified what triggers such changes.A dual-therapy approach to boost motor recovery after a stroke
Source: Science Daily
Scientists have shown that combining a brain-computer interface (BCI) with functional electrical stimulation (FES) can help stroke victims recover greater use of their paralyzed arm -- even years after the stroke.Study reveals potential for more precise diagnosis and treatment of TBI
Source: Medical Xpress
Patients who've suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have changes in tiny blood vessels in their brains that researchers believe are linked to a range of cognitive symptoms, according to new findings presented at the 2018 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. The findings may help doctors pinpoint specific types of TBIs and tailor personalized therapies.
First approved medication for tardive dyskinesia demonstrates safety, study shows
Source: Medical Xpress
A recently FDA-approved medication for the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia is safe and well tolerated, according to neurologists presenting results from a yearlong monitoring study.
