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The Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ non-opioid painkiller pill, a new alternative for pain relief that comes without the risk of addiction. It’s a milestone after a long history of unsuccessful efforts to develop painkillers without the destructive dependency of opioids, which have caused a horrific epidemic in the U.S. Vertex’s drug is […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre disclosed during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative nervous system disorder that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate and affects movement. Speaking before the House Ways and Means Committee, Favre spoke about Prevacus, a company making a concussion drug […]

Perhaps this has happened to you: You go onto the AAN Neurology Career Center job board and start perusing the postings. Before long, you’ve identified a position that sounds pretty good. You read the information with growing interest, your cursor hovering over “Apply Now”…and hovering…and hovering. And then you move on to another position, or […]

A new study reveals shared and distinct molecular changes in the brain and blood of individuals with PTSD and MDD. The research uncovers how these disorders affect various brain regions, cell types, and genomic layers, highlighting key molecular pathways and potential biomarkers. The findings offer insights into the development of targeted treatments and real-time blood-based […]

Researchers discovered a druggable target that could prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury. The research found that microglia cells control abnormal nerve growth and autonomic reflexes. By depleting microglia in a mouse model, researchers prevented life-threatening complications. This finding could lead to new therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. Learn More: […]

China has unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) hospital, which will revolutionise conventional healthcare across the globe and save millions of lives. The hospital named “Agent Hospital” is a virtual facility that has 14 AI doctors and four nurses, Express reported. ‘Agent Hospital’ can treat up to 3000 patients a day, compared to a normal hospital. […]

A former JP Morgan analyst was awarded a $35 million verdict after the glass door of a Manhattan building suddenly shattered on her nearly a decade ago, leaving her with permanent brain damage, The Post has learned. The ruling in favor of Meghan Brown, 36, followed a three-week trial in which jurors were shown shocking […]

Anyone who experiences migraine headaches can tell you that the symptoms and effects on their lives go far beyond just head pain. Migraines are a neurological condition that can cause debilitating pain and a long list of other symptoms that interrupt daily activities and often require care from a migraine specialist in NYC.  Migraine research shows that […]