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Expanding medical student interaction in neurology with a redesigned student interest group in neurology (sign) chapter

Abstract Background Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) chapters across the medical schools in the United States provide opportunities for medical students to participate in clinical, research, and service activities in neurology. Despite these, applicants for the field of neurology have tr...
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Controversies in Neurology: why monoamine oxidase B inhibitors could be a good choice for the initial treatment of Parkinson's disease

The article "Controversies in Neurology: why monoamine oxidase B inhibitors could be a good choice for the initial treatment of Parkinson's disease" examines the potential benefits of initiating treatment with monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors in early-stage Parkinson's disease (PD). The authors discuss the favorable safety profile and possible neuroprotective effects of MAO-B inhibitors, ...
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Prevalence of sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease patients in two neurology referral hospitals in Ethiopia

The article "Prevalence of sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease patients in two neurology referral hospitals in Ethiopia" investigates the prevalence of sleep disorders among Parkinson's disease (PD) patients in Ethiopia. The study found that all 155 surveyed patients reported some form of sleep problem, with over 43.9% scoring above 18 on the Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS-2), indic...
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Synesthesia and Migraine: Case Report

The article "Synesthesia and Migraine: Case Report" presents a unique case of a 40-year-old woman with a cyclic mood disorder who experienced synesthetic sensations exclusively during visual migraine auras. Specifically, she reported an intense taste of lemon accompanied by salivation when staring at bright light during the aura phase. This case supports the hypothesis of anomalous cortical pro...
Posted 4 months ago

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Methodological quality of guidelines for management of Lyme neuroborreliosis

Key Questions about Lyme Neuroborreliosis Management Guidelines

The article "Methodological quality of guidelines for management of Lyme neuroborreliosis" evaluates the quality of existing guidelines for managing Lyme neuroborreliosis (LN...
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Pediatric multiple sclerosis: a review

Key Questions about Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (POMS)

The article "Pediatric multiple sclerosis: a review" provides an in-depth analysis of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), highlighting its increasing prevalence and the unique...
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Neuroinflammation and Brain Disease

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Starting from the perspective of an immune-privileged site, our knowledge of the inflammatory processes within the central nervous system has increased rapidly over the last 30 years, leading to a rather puzzling picture today. Of particular interest is the emergence of disease- and injury-specific inflammatory responses within t...
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Stroke in young adults, stroke types and risk factors: a case control study

Abstract Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause in people aged 15 to 59 years old as reported by the World Health Organization global burden of diseases. Stroke in the young is particularly tragic because of the potential to ...
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Meeting the unique challenges of drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases

The article "Meeting the unique challenges of drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases" discusses the complexities and opportunities in developing therapeutics for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis. The authors emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic rese...
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The basics of preclinical drug development for neurodegenerative disease indications

The article "The basics of preclinical drug development for neurodegenerative disease indications" provides an overview of the essential steps involved in transitioning a drug candidate from laboratory discovery to human clinical trials. It emphasizes the importance of preclinical studies in identifying lead candidates, developing scalable production methods, selecting optimal formulations, and...
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