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Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help neurologists detect Parkinson's disease and track the illness as it progresses. The study was published online Feb. 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Biomarkers Show Potential for Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment

January 2015 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Estrogen and estradiol may help protect against lead's harmful effects on the frontal areas of the brain

Estrogen May Lessen Cognitive Effects of Lead Exposure

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May explain why lead exposure is less likely to cause brain damage in girls than in boys
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
People who average more than two drinks a day have a 34 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those whose daily average amounts to less than half a drink

Heavy Drinking in Middle Age Rivals HTN, DM As Stroke Risk

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By age 75, however, blood pressure and diabetes became better predictors of stroke
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

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Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
For older adults

Anxiety Moderates Amyloid-β Association With Cognition

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Correlation moderated by elevated anxiety symptoms; greater decline in high-anxiety group
A decision rule based on assessment of cerebrovascular reserve seems to be cost-effective for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis

Cerebrovascular Reserve-Based Strategy Is Cost-Effective

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Cost-effective tool for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis
Results of a small study suggest that Parkinson's patients seem to improve if they think they're taking a costly medication. The findings have been published online Jan. 28 in Neurology.

Cost of Meds Contributes to Placebo Effect in Parkinson’s

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Parkinson's patients given fake drugs fared better on 'more expensive' medication
Eye tracking may help quantify the severity of disconjugate eye movements associated with concussion and brain injury

Eye Tracking Could Quantify Symptoms of Brain Injury

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Could serve as measure of severity of concussion-related ocular motility disruption