Neurologic Disorders Resource Center

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Gene Chip Finds New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson's Disease

Status Epilepticus Therapy Granted Fast Track Status

Mislabeling Causes Ibuprofen, Oxcarbazepine Recall

Upsher-Smith Launches Generic Qudexy XR

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Gene Chip ID's Parkinson's Risk Factors

New research has identified over two dozen genetic risk factors involved in Parkinsonism, including six that were previously unknown.

Brain Patterns and Stress Response

How well an individual handles stress may be due to the relationship between two interconnected parts of the brain.

Alzheimer's Rate Falling in the U.S.

The number of new cases of dementia has been declining in recent decades in the U.S., Germany, and other developed countries.

Restoring Memory via Implants

Two groups will lead a program to develop and test wireless, implantable devices to restore memory loss due to traumatic brain injury.

Cataract Surgery and Dementia Patients

Along with improving vision, cataract surgery may slow mental decline in people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

Parkinsonism, ADHD: Genetic Link?

A genetic mutation has been linked to ADHD and may also cause parkinsonism in young people.

Advancement in Blood Test for Alzheimer's

A major advance has been made in creating a blood test to predict when at-risk people will develop Alzheimer's disease.

Chart: Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Review this new chart on multiple sclerosis treatments for quick information when you need it.

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Clinical Charts

Make prescribing decisions with our comparative charts and treatment algorithms.

Alzheimer's Dementia Treatments

Dementia Management

Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

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Patient Information Fact Sheets

Download or print easy-to-read disease leaflets for your patients.

Tourette Syndrome Patient Information Fact Sheet

Epilepsy Patient Information Fact Sheet

Huntington's Disease Patient Information Fact Sheet

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News

Older Adults With Dementia More Likely to Receive Pacemaker

Older adults with dementia are more likely to receive a pacemaker than those without cognitive impairment.

Each Chronic Condition Further Reduces Life Expectancy

Each additional chronic condition among older people diminishes life expectancy.

Depression Independent Risk Factor for Dementia, Study Suggests

For older adults, depressive symptoms are associated with cognitive decline but appear independent of the neuropathologic hallmarks of dementia.

"Crazy Monkey" Drug Sends Man, Dog to Hospital

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Older Adults With Dementia More Likely to Receive Pacemaker

Older Adults With Dementia More Likely to Receive Pacemaker

Older adults with dementia are more likely to receive a pacemaker than those without cognitive impairment.

Each Chronic Condition Further Reduces Life Expectancy

Each Chronic Condition Further Reduces Life Expectancy

Each additional chronic condition among older people diminishes life expectancy.

Depression Independent Risk Factor for Dementia, Study Suggests

Depression Independent Risk Factor for Dementia, Study Suggests

For older adults, depressive symptoms are associated with cognitive decline but appear independent of the neuropathologic hallmarks of dementia.

more »

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