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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Type: Organization

Name: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Cushman

Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk

Adults who score higher on Lifes Simple 7 (LS7), a tool used to assess cardiovascular disease risk, may have a reduced risk of stroke, according to a large analysis. Even small improvements in lifestyle factors were associated with lower stroke risk.Stroke ... [Published National Institutes of Health - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: National institutes of Health, Lifestyle, National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., Cushman, Smoking

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 2 reports

Harvard University

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Early Death, Says Study

A new study has raised concerns for men suffering from restless legs syndrome. The study said that such men were also at increased risk of facing early death.Yes! A group of researchers from the Harvard University had carried out the study. The same found ... [Published French Tribune - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Restless Legs Syndrome, National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., Epidemiology, Harvard University

First reported Jun 09 2013 - Updated Jun 09 2013 - 1 reports

American Heart Association

Small Steps for Big Stroke-Reducing Payoff

Stroke risk can be lowered through minor changes in cardiovascular health(dailyRx News) When a stroke strikes, the results can be devastating. Survivors may suffer permanent disabilities. A few simple measures, however, may make a big difference in stroke ... [Published Daily Rx - Jun 09 2013]

Entities: National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., American Heart Association, Blood Glucose, Cholesterol

First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 2 reports

National institutes of Health

Minor Changes in Cardiovascular Health Reduce Chances of Stroke

NIH-supported study supports need for more research in stroke preventionWhat: A report, published in Stroke, showed that small improvements in cardiovascular risk factors reduce the chances a person will suffer a stroke. The report is part of an ongoing ... [Published Health Canal - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: National institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., American Stroke Association, Encumbrance

First reported Jun 07 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 1 reports

Minor Changes in Cardiovascular Health Reduce Chances of Stroke

A report, published in Stroke, showed that small improvements in cardiovascular risk factors reduce the chances a person will suffer a stroke. The report is part of an ongoing national study called Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke ... [Published ScienceNewsline - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: National Institute of Neurological Disorders an...

First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 06 2013 - 1 reports

Migraine relief: Medicine, self-help boost outlook

NINDS migraine information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/migraine/migraine.htm. Accessed April 4, 2013.Headache: Hope through research. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and ... [Published MayoClinic.com - Jun 06 2013]

Entities: Megrim, National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., National Center for Complementary and Alternati..., NSAIDs, Royalty Pharma Management LLC

First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 06 2013 - 2 reports

Headache

Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2013: 5 Books in 1. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2012. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/about.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-08373-7..00002-9&isbn=978-0-323-08373-7&about=true&uniqId=343863096-23. Accessed April 17, 2 ... [Published MayoClinic.com - Jun 06 2013]

Entities: National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., Elsevier BV, American Headache Society, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States), American Academy of Neurology

First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

6/5/2013 The Effect of Sequestration Cuts on NIH Research Funding

What do this year's sequestration cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) mean for researchers and grantees? In all, approximately 700 fewer competitive research project grants will be issued this year and approximately 750 fewer new patients ... [Published Neurology Today - Jun 05 2013]

Entities: National institutes of Health, Sequestration, Neurology

First reported Jun 03 2013 - Updated Jun 03 2013 - 1 reports

Speak Up: What you should know about stroke

) Knowing the early signs and risk factors for stroke and understanding that a stroke is a "brain attack" requiring immediate action can significantly improve a patient's recovery and prevent future strokes, according to The Joint Commission's new educational ... [Published Noodls - Jun 03 2013]

Entities: National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., American Stroke Association, American Academy of Neurology

First reported May 28 2013 - Updated May 28 2013 - 1 reports

Dacey receives service award from neurological surgeons association

Dacey The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) presented Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award April 29 as part of its 81st Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. The Distinguished Service Award is ... [Published WUSTL Medicine & Healthcare News - May 28 2013]

Entities: Surgeon, National institutes of Health, American Association of Neurological Surgeons

First reported May 28 2013 - Updated May 28 2013 - 1 reports

Buffalo Grove Boy Supports Disabled Brother

A Buffalo Grove boy is advocating for more medical research into a disease that has disabled his older brother , the Daily Herald reports.Alex Randell, 10, is pushing for research for Canavan disease, which his older brother Max, 15, was diagnosed with ... [Published Buffalo Grove Patch - May 28 2013]

Entities: Canavan Disease, National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., Neurological Disorders

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Pain, pain, go away

researchers have been awarded a five-year, $1.8 million grant by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to apply the techniques of gene therapy to the problem of neuropathic pain that is, pain that arises from a malfunction in the ... [Published Bio-Medicine - May 20 2013]

Entities: Nervous System, National Institute of Neurological Disorders an..., Amygdala, Gene Therapy

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...Edmondson. The paper is titled, "Prevalence of PTSD in Survivors of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Meta-analytic Review." The other contributors are Safiya Richardson, MD (CUMC and North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in Manhasset, New York), Jennifer K Fausett...

1 in 4 stroke patients suffer PTSD [Published EurekAlert! - 1 hour ago]

...care workers should ask questions regarding a potential history of silent strokes in patients, he added, so therapies might be initiated that could "decrease the chance of memory problems and, more importantly, to decrease the chance of a life-threatening stroke."

Even 'Silent' Strokes Can Harm Memory, Thinking [Published Health Finder - 2 hours ago]

"PDF has a rich tradition of funding the best research and offering innovative educational and advocacy programs," said Mr. Morgan. "By building upon this foundation, my colleagues and I seek to accelerate progress for the people who are most invested in our success – the people who live with Parkinson's disease each day."

Parkinson's Disease Foundation Announces New Leadership [Published SYS-CON Media - 7 hours ago]

...the National InstituteNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health: "Alcoholism is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity with limited treatment options. Our translational research may contribute by testing whether targeting the ghrelin receptor may be a new treatment approach for alcoholism. The NCATS program will facilitate a unique cross-talk between academia and NIH with pharmaceutical industry, allowing the collaboration of an extraordinary team with different but complementary backgrounds."

NIH to fund collaborations with industry to identify new uses for existing compounds [Published EurekAlert! - Jun 18 2013]

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1 in 4 stroke patients suffer PTSD [Published EurekAlert! - 1 hour ago]
Even 'Silent' Strokes Can Harm Memory, Thinking [Published Health Finder - 2 hours ago]
Stroke Symptoms Associated with Developing Memo... [Published Newswise - 2 hours ago]
Parkinson's Disease Foundation Announces New Le... [Published SYS-CON Media - 7 hours ago]
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NIH to fund collaborations with industry to ide... [Published EurekAlert! - Jun 18 2013]
Whole genome sequence gives shape to picture of... [Published Baylor College of Medicine - Jun 17 2013]
Simple Lifestyle Test May Assess Stroke Risk [Published National Institutes of Health - Jun 17 2013]
Restless leg syndrome linked to an early death ... [Published Digital Journal - Jun 17 2013]
Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Sp... [Published Health Finder - Jun 17 2013]
RSD treatment, prognosis runs the gamut [Published Scranton Times-Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Restless legs syndrome tied to early death [Published Consumer Affairs - Jun 17 2013]
Brain-Imaging Technique can Help Diagnose Movem... [Published Health Imaging Hub - Jun 16 2013]
Study: Small lifestyle changes may have big imp... [Published al.com - Jun 15 2013]
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Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Early Death, S... [Published French Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
Higher overall mortality for men with RLS (Photos) [Published Examiner.com - Jun 13 2013]
Restless Legs Syndrome Linked To Earlier Death ... [Published MediLexicon - Jun 13 2013]
Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Earlier Death Risk [Published Health.com - Jun 12 2013]
Men with Restless Legs Syndrome May Be at Highe... [Published Prlog - Jun 12 2013]
Graduation speaker inspires class with strength... [Published Washington Post - Jun 12 2013]
Northwest graduation speaker inspires class wit... [Published Gazette.net - Jun 12 2013]
UH, Methodist Hospital Research Institute Recei... [Published University of Houston - Jun 12 2013]
RSD a painful, bewildering nerve disorder [Published Scranton Times-Tribune - Jun 10 2013]
With Epilepsy Treatment, The Goal Is To Keep Ki... [Published WKAR - Jun 10 2013]

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Dacey receives service award from neurological ... [Published WUSTL Medicine & Healthcare News - May 28 2013] Dacey The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) presented Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award April 29 as part of its 81st Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. The Distinguished Service Award is ...
The Plateau Effect: Getting from Stuck to Success [Published Security Bloggers Network - May 13 2013] div class="jive-rendered-content"> Full disclosure : I am friends with Hugh Thompson, one of the authors of this book. One of the challenges in reading The Plateau Effect: Getting from Stuck to Success is figuring how to classify it. ...
Alzheimer's markers predict start of mental dec... [Published WUSTL Medicine & Healthcare News - May 13 2013] Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have helped identify many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease that could potentially predict which patients will develop the disorder later in life. Now, studying spinal fluid ...
Nerve stimulation for severe depression changes... [Published WUSTL Medicine & Healthcare News - May 07 2013] Copyright Brain Stimulation 2013, with permission PET scans of patients successfully treated with vagus nerve stimulation show marked increases in cerebral glucose metabolism after 12 months of treatment (bottom image, red/orange area in yellow circle) ...
MS Risk Appears to be Higher for African Americ... [Published Multiple Sclerosis Foundation News - May 06 2013] Contrary to a widely-accepted belief, African Americans may have a higher risk of developing MS than Caucasians, according to a new study. The study found that African-Americans had a 47 percent increased risk of MS compared with Caucasians, while Hispanics ...

Press Releases

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Families of SMA and Nationwide Children’s Annou... [Published CisionWire - English - Mar 13 2013]
NeuroSigma Awarded Fast Track SBIR Grant by the... [Published Financial Services - Feb 04 2013]