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Movement for ataxia patients can be restored by deep brain stimulation and
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): The findings of recent research from Baylor College of Medicine suggests that a combination of exercise and deep brain stimulation (DBS) can have benefits for treating a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease called ataxia, which is characterized by progre
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Neurodegenerative diseases can be prevented by deep sleep
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Illinois [US], January 23 (ANI): A new study has found that deep sleep has an ancient, restorative power to clear waste from the brain which potentially includes toxic proteins that may lead to neurodegenerative disease.
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Study: Deep sleep prevents neurodegenerative disease, crucial for brain he
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Illinois [US], January 21 (ANI): A new study lead by researchers from Northwestern University highlights the importance of getting a deep sleep for good brain health.
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Injury to axon can stop neuron growth, says new study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
California [US], December 15 (ANI): A recent study led by researchers from the University of California - San Diego, has claimed that injury to axons can lead to severe neurodegenerative conditions and also suggested ways to protect it for encouraging neuron growth.
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Consuming antiepileptic drug in ALS can reduce motor neuron excitability
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that the antiepileptic drug ezogabine reduced pathologic excitability of cortical and spinal motor neuron cells that are early signs of clinical dysfunction in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Cellular pathway of genetic heart disease similar to neurodegenerative dis
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 19 (ANI): A recent research on a genetic heart disease has uncovered a new and unexpected mechanism for heart failure.
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Michael J Fox no longer pursuing acting gigs amid battle with Parkinson's
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): Hollywood star Michael J Fox recently opened up about how Parkinson's disease has impacted his acting career.
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New study reveals undetected rare neurodegenerative disorder that looks li
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): A joint study by the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) and Singapore General Hospital (SGH) revealed that patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease might actually have NIID instead.
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Here's how calorie reduction can help you achieve a longer lifespan
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): While the reduction of calories is linked with a host of health benefits, a recent has highlighted a range of benefits that includes a longer lifespan to a much lower chance of developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions su
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Study links calorie restriction, body temperature, healthspan
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for many, but it is tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheime
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Researchers find new potential treatment for prion diseases
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 10 (ANI): A possible effective treatment strategy for patients suffering from prion disease, has been suggested by a novel study published by the Oxford University Press.
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Renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer's disease, st
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): Dozens of molecules may tangle up with rogue bundles of tau, a protein that normally gives nerve fiber structure to cause brain cell damage that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study.
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