Neurological Disorders: Types and Treatment Research | Publications
Summary: This collection offers a broad spectrum of publications on neurological disorders, covering topics like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, stroke, and autism. It includes peer-reviewed research articles, treatment updates, case studies, and news on breakthroughs or policy changes. These publications are useful for gaining insights into the latest scientific findings, understanding new treatment modalities, and staying informed about advocacy efforts. They are particularly beneficial for individuals with neurological conditions, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers, providing them with current, evidence-based information that can inform decision-making, enhance care strategies, and improve quality of life for those affected, including seniors and people with disabilities.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| Genetic Defect Linked to Autism and Epilepsy Corrected Scientists develop gene therapy reversing autism and epilepsy symptoms in mice with SYNGAP1 disorders, offering hope for effective human treatments. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Oct 2025 24 Feb 2026 |
| AuDHD: Understanding the Co-occurrence of Autism and ADHD in Contemporary Disability Studies Scholarly examination of AuDHD - the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD. Explores diagnostic evolution, clinical implications, and disability studies. | ✓ ✓ | 17 Sep 2025 24 Sep 2025 |
| Specific Musical Anhedonia: Why Some People Don't Enjoy Music Scientists discover specific musical anhedonia stems from brain disconnection between auditory and reward networks, explaining why some people don't enjoy music. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Lead Exposure Erodes American Mental Wellbeing Peer-reviewed Duke University research estimates childhood exposure to leaded gasoline caused roughly 151 million psychiatric disorder cases in the U.S. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Dec 2024 1 May 2026 |
| Researchers Uncover Answers Behind Neurological Symptoms in Children Washington University School of Medicine study identifies genes that cause rare, undiagnosed brain malformations. | ✓ | 31 Oct 2024 |
| The Pain of Thinking: How Mental Effort Leads to Unpleasant Feelings Mental exertion appears to be associated with unpleasant feelings in many situations, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. | 5 Aug 2024 | |
| Genetic Links Between Autism and Schizophrenia Discovery of a genetic mutation and new synaptic adhesion signaling mechanism that causes intellectual disabilities. | 11 Aug 2022 5 Aug 2024 | |
| High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Indications Michelle Fattig writes on understanding and acknowledging autism, ASD, high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome. | 21 Dec 2017 23 Sep 2023 | |
| People Who Hear Voices Can Detect Hidden Speech in Unusual Sounds Research reveals people who hear voices may also use unusual skills when their brains process new sounds. | 20 Aug 2017 23 Sep 2023 | |
| Religion is ALL in Your Head! Religious Experiences and Epilepsy Peer-reviewed study explores neurological links between epilepsy and philosophical religious thoughts, offering insights into the brain's role in spirituality. | ✓ ✓ | 9 Mar 2017 9 Jun 2025 |
| Cat Ownership Not Linked to Mental Health Problems New research reveals no link between cat ownership and psychotic symptoms, contrary to a belief that people who grew up with cats were at higher risk of mental illness. | 22 Feb 2017 17 Jun 2021 | |
| Possible Major Advance for Neurological Diseases Following New discovery Discovery of new mechanism that controls the way nerve cells in the brain communicate with each other to regulate our learning and long-term memory. | 15 Feb 2017 | |
| Apraxia of Speech Progression to Neurodegenerative Disease Progressively, with apraxia of speech, a disorder related to degenerative neurologic disease, more and more speech is lost, with some patients eventually becoming mute. | 14 Feb 2016 9 Jun 2022 | |
| Microcephaly: Symptoms, Causes and General Overview Microcephaly is a form of rare, neurological condition in which an infant's head is notably smaller than the heads of other children of the same gender and age. | 14 Jan 2016 27 Mar 2020 | |
| TBI and PTSD: Similarities and Differences For someone living with a diagnosis of both TBI and PTSD the combination can be overpowering and destructive. | 1 Jan 2016 24 Nov 2020 | |
| Miller Fisher Syndrome: Information and Overview General information regarding Miller Fisher syndrome, a post-infectious, immune mediated neuropathy considered to be a variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome. | 22 Dec 2015 8 Jul 2021 | |
| Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Safe, Noninvasive Therapy Learn how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) offers new hope for treating depression, neurological disorders, and stroke recovery challenges. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Nov 2015 20 Apr 2025 |
| Understanding Alexithymia: Symptoms and Treatments Alexithymia affects 10% of people who struggle identifying emotions. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatment options beyond traditional therapy. | ✓ ✓ | 22 Aug 2015 27 Nov 2025 |
| Alpers Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis Information regarding Alpers disease, a rare, autosomal recessive disorder seen in infants and young children. | 16 Jul 2015 28 Jan 2023 | |
| Central Pain Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Information regarding Central pain syndrome, a neurological condition in which the pain may be moderate to severe in intensity. | 15 Jul 2015 15 Sep 2020 | |
| Adie Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Adie syndrome, sometimes called the Holmes-Adie syndrome, is a neurologic disorder in where the ability of the pupil to constrict is impaired, usually in one eye. | 13 Jul 2015 10 Aug 2021 | |
| Air Pollution Causes Changes in the Brain Fine air particulate matter causes widespread inflammation in the body that could be linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, as well as obesity. | 5 May 2015 3 May 2024 | |
| Neurological Diseases and Disorders List Alphabetical list of Human Neurological Conditions, including short definitions for each type of disease or disorder. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Apr 2015 8 May 2026 |
| Joubert Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Neurological Disorder Information regarding Joubert syndrome, a rare form of genetic disorder that affects less than 350 people in the entire world. | 7 Apr 2015 29 Jan 2023 | |
| Kleine-Levin Syndrome: Diagnosing, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare and complex form of neurological disorder characterized by recurring periods of excessive amounts of sleep, altered behavior, as well as a reduced understanding of the world. | 17 Dec 2014 23 Feb 2021 | |
| U.S. Federal Legislation Ignores Civilian PTSD Federal laws explicitly addressing post-traumatic stress disorder have overwhelmingly focused on the needs of military personnel and veterans. | 13 Nov 2014 26 Nov 2020 | |
| GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment GLUT1 deficiency syndrome is a disorder that affects the nervous system and can have a variety of neurological signs and symptoms. | 12 Nov 2014 5 Jun 2023 | |
| Naegleria Fowleri: A Brain Eating Amoeba Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic amoeba that can cause a rare and devastating infection of the brain called Primary Amebic meningoencephalitis. | 16 Sep 2014 19 Dec 2020 | |
| Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES) Information relating to Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, attacks that may look like epileptic seizures yet are not caused by abnormal brain electrical discharges. | 5 Sep 2014 11 Nov 2021 | |
| Moebius Syndrome : Symptoms | Information | Treatment | Support Information regarding Moebius syndrome, a neurological condition that mainly affects muscles that control facial expressions and eye movement. | 28 Aug 2014 29 May 2021 | |
| Dravet Syndrome Spectrum Disorders: Experiences, Treatment, Outlook Information regarding Dravet syndrome spectrum disorders a rare genetic epileptic encephalopathies or dysfunction of the brain with onset occurring during first year of life. | 7 Aug 2014 28 Jan 2023 | |
| Autism and Schizophrenia Linked to Air Pollution Exposure to air pollution early in life produces harmful changes in brains of mice including enlargement of brain part in humans with autism and schizophrenia. | 5 Jun 2014 3 May 2024 | |
| Locked‑In Syndrome: Consciousness Amid Total Paralysis This authoritative overview explains locked‑in syndrome: consciousness without movement, diagnostic nuances, supportive care, and communication strategies. | ✓ ✓ | 5 May 2014 15 Jul 2025 |
| Social Communication Disorder: Facts and Information Information relating to social communication disorder characterized by difficulties using social language and communication skills. | 22 Mar 2014 20 Aug 2021 | |
| Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Information regarding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy a disease that affects the brain and is found in athletes and others with repetitive brain trauma. | ✓ ✓ | 28 Nov 2013 1 Mar 2025 |
| Confusion: Causes, Symptoms and Information Information relating to some of the causes and symptoms of confusion and disorientation. | 15 Oct 2013 30 Aug 2021 | |
| Identifying Lou Gehrig's Disease Genetic Suspects Researchers have identified mutations in several new genes that might be associated with the development of spontaneously occurring cases of the neurodegenerative disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. | 26 May 2013 14 Nov 2021 | |
| Rape Trauma Syndrome and PTSD The goal of therapy for trauma or PTSD treatment is to help people to relieve symptoms and deal with the trauma they have experienced. | 12 May 2013 19 Nov 2021 | |
| Polyneuropathy Information, Treatment and Therapy Polyneuropathy is the most common form of a group of disorders referred to as peripheral neuropathy caused by damage to peripheral nerves. | 2 Apr 2013 29 Nov 2021 | |
| Understanding the Female Brain: Epilepsy Neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, can be more challenging to treat in women because of hormones and reproductive issues. | 18 Feb 2013 25 May 2021 | |
| Differences Between OCD and ADHD Article looks at and explains the differences in symptoms and forms of treatments for OCD and ADHD. | 5 Jan 2013 11 Jun 2021 | |
| Hydranencephaly Causes, Diagnosis, and Prognosis Fact sheet on hydranencephaly, a rare neurological condition where the brain's cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced with cerebrospinal fluid. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Sep 2012 25 Feb 2026 |
| U.S. Social Security Disability Benefits for Neurological Disorders The SSA announced it will reassess disability benefits criteria for people who have neurological disorders. | 27 Aug 2012 6 Aug 2021 | |
| Risk Factors and Poverty in Relation to Anxiety and PTSD The risk factors for an anxiety disorder include various things. For example; a person's age, gender, family history, and certain social factors can present them with risks associated with an anxiety disorder. | 25 Jul 2012 15 Aug 2021 | |
| Williams-Beuren Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis Williams-Beuren syndrome, also known as Williams Syndrome, is a form of rare genetic disorder that is characterized by mild to moderate learning difficulties or mental retardation. | 18 Feb 2012 29 Feb 2024 | |
| Viral Meningitis Facts and General Information Meningitis caused by viral infection is sometimes referred to as aseptic meningitis a serious condition although rarely fatal in people with average immune systems. | 26 Jan 2012 20 Feb 2019 | |
| New Brake Mechanism Found to Control Huntington's Disease Johns Hopkins researchers identify natural gene brake that could block toxic huntingtin protein production and prevent Huntington's disease progression. | ✓ ✓ | 28 Jun 2011 15 Dec 2025 |
| How OCD Develops - New Research Provides Insight Evidence challenges popular conception that behaviors such as repetitive hand-washing characteristic of OCD are carried out in response to disturbing obsessive fears. | 24 May 2011 | |
| Detecting Epileptic Seizures An epileptic seizure can produce a range of symptoms including convulsions and unconsciousness. | 23 Mar 2011 28 Aug 2011 | |
| UCF Research Uncovers Key Huntington's Disease Mechanism UCF scientists identify overactive DRP1 protein's role in Huntington's disease and show modulating it preserves neuronal survival. | ✓ ✓ | 23 Feb 2011 15 Dec 2025 |
| Yeast Study Reveals New Treatment Path for Huntington's Leicester researchers use baker's yeast genetics to identify translation processes as potential treatment targets for Huntington's disease progression. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Jan 2011 15 Dec 2025 |
| Facts and Myths About Epilepsy The VA Epilepsy Center of Excellence list of myths about epilepsy that people still believe and the facts to bust them. | 24 Nov 2010 5 Jun 2023 | |
| Understanding Neuropsychiatric Disorders Such as Rett Syndrome Mutations in a gene called MeCP2 culprit in a neurological disorder in the brain reproduces nearly all Rett syndrome features. | 15 Nov 2010 | |
| Brain Size and a Trip to Disneyland Evidence from Disneyland suggests that human creativity may have evolved not in response to sexual selection as some scientists believe. | 15 Nov 2010 | |
| Fidgety Children on the Rise Hyper-kinetic disorders among children and adolescents are becoming increasingly common. | 21 Sep 2010 | |
| Hemiparesis: Types, Treatment, Facts and Information Comprehensive insights into hemiparesis: causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments to aid individuals and caregivers in managing this neurological condition. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Sep 2010 31 Mar 2025 |
| Birth-Related Neurological Injures Mistakes during childbirth lead to a number of birth related neurological injuries. | 11 Sep 2010 16 Jun 2013 | |
| Todd's Paralysis: Information, Causes & Symptoms Todds paralysis is a form of neurological condition people with epilepsy experience after having a seizure. | 10 Sep 2010 8 Apr 2015 | |
| Chiari Malformation: Information - Symptoms - Treatment - Prognosis Chiari Malformation is a form of abnormality in the lower part of the brain known as the cerebellum. | 10 Sep 2010 25 Oct 2017 | |
| Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) Information Acute Disseminated Encepalomyelitis (ADEM) causes a person to experience a short and sudden inflammatory attack in their spinal cord and brain. | 3 Sep 2010 22 Jan 2025 | |
| Preclinical Inquiry into One Mutation Sheds Light on Addiction and a Birth Defect Scientists have speculated that psycho-stimulant drugs make lost-lasting changes to synapses that lead to addictive types of behavior. | 16 Aug 2010 | |
| Ancient Gene Unlocks Epilepsy Treatment Potential Ancient gene from 542 million years ago linked to epileptic seizures, offering new treatment pathways for both genetic and acquired seizure disorders. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Aug 2010 28 Nov 2025 |
| Kearns-Sayre Syndrome Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) is a form of rare neuromuscular disorder that commonly begins affecting people before they reach the age of twenty. | 29 Jul 2010 | |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments Overview of autism spectrum disorders, symptoms, subtypes, causes, and treatment options for families, caregivers, and professionals. | ✓ ✓ | 16 Jul 2010 31 May 2025 |
| Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: Childhood Aphasia and Treatment Landau-Kleffner syndrome causes sudden language loss in children ages 5-7. Facts on symptoms, diagnosis, EEG findings, speech therapy, and prognosis. | ✓ ✓ | 19 Jun 2010 12 Feb 2026 |
| Relationship Among Psychiatrists, Patients with Schizophrenia and Their Caregivers New Survey Reveals Positive and Respectful Relationship Among Psychiatrists, Patients With Schizophrenia and Their Caregivers. | 25 May 2010 | |
| Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosing and Treatment Paresthesia is a prickling or burning sensation that a person experiences in their feet, legs, arms or hands. | 15 Apr 2010 6 Feb 2019 | |
| Identification of Potential Treatment for ALS Identification and successful preclinical testing of potential novel therapeutic for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). | 28 Mar 2010 16 Mar 2018 | |
| Primary Progressive Aphasia: Diagnosis and Treatment Primary progressive aphasia causes gradual language impairment while other mental abilities remain intact for years. Diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options. | ✓ ✓ | 26 Mar 2010 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ritalin Enhances Brain Learning Speed in New Study Researchers discover Ritalin enhances learning speed by increasing dopamine activity and brain plasticity, offering insights for developing targeted cognitive treatments. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Mar 2010 28 Dec 2025 |
| Brain's Protective Response Delays Huntington's Symptoms Research reveals how the brain compensates early in Huntington's disease through glutamate receptors, delaying symptoms and pointing to new treatment targets. | ✓ ✓ | 23 Feb 2010 15 Dec 2025 |
| Advanced Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy in Canada Activa RC and Activa PC are the next generation devices added to Medtronics DBS therapy portfolio. | 18 Feb 2010 | |
| MoyaMoya Disease : Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment Moyamoya disease is a form of rare and progressive cerebrovascular disorder that causes blocked arteries at the base of a persons brain. | 10 Feb 2010 19 Feb 2020 | |
| Sturge-Weber Syndrome - Facts and Information Sturge-Weber syndrome a neurological disorder indicated at birth by seizures activity and large port-wine stain birthmark on the forehead and upper eyelid. | 9 Feb 2010 | |
| Early Detection of Brain Aneurysms One out of 50 people in the United States has an un-ruptured brain aneurysm. | 25 Jan 2010 | |
| Epilepsy and Temporal Lobectomy Surgery When epilepsy medications fail in controlling seizures one option is surgery known as temporal lobectomy. | 20 Jan 2010 11 Nov 2017 | |
| Study Links Epileptic Brain Waves to Electrical Neuron Connections Research using human brain tissue removed from people with epilepsy has opened the door to new treatments. | ✓ | 30 Nov 2009 17 Feb 2025 |
| Breakthrough Treatment for Hendra Virus Breakthrough in the fight against the deadly Hendra virus following the development of a treatment. | 30 Oct 2009 27 Sep 2023 | |
| Link Between Psychosis and Creativity Variety of brain processes including development and strengthening communication between neurons. | 28 Sep 2009 | |
| Asperger's Syndrome: Diagnostic Criteria, Facts, Treatment Aspergers syndrome is a developmental disorder that is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) a part of a distinct group of neurological conditions. | 11 Aug 2009 30 Jul 2022 | |
| Tourette Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnoses, Treatments Guide to Tourette syndrome covering causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this neurological disorder affecting tics and behavior. | ✓ ✓ | 16 Jul 2009 1 Sep 2025 |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorders List and Information Information on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), a complex anxiety-based disorder, includes list of OCD disorders. | 1 Jul 2009 27 Mar 2023 | |
| Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Rare Prion Disorder Overview of CJD, a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins, covering types, symptoms, and diagnosis. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Apr 2009 14 Dec 2025 |
| Canavan Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Information Canavan disease is a gene-linked neurological disorder in which the brain degenerates into spongy tissue with microscopic fluid-filled spaces. | 1 Apr 2009 28 Jan 2023 | |
| Understanding ALS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Supportive Care Options ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurological disorder causing muscle weakness and paralysis; overview covers symptoms, care, and treatment. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Apr 2009 14 Jun 2025 |
| Alexander Disease: Symptoms, Types, Treatment Alexander disease is one of a group of neurological conditions known as leukodystrophies disorders, the result of abnormalities in myelin, the white matter that protects nerve fibers in the brain. | 1 Apr 2009 28 Jan 2023 | |
| Where Does Consciousness Come From? Neural Roots of Consciousness Research reveals consciousness emerges from four synchronized brain processes 300ms after perception, supporting distributed network theory over single-source models. | ✓ ✓ | 17 Mar 2009 23 Nov 2025 |
| Delusions Associated with Consistent Pattern of Brain Injury A new study provides a novel theory for how delusions arise and why they persist. | 13 Jan 2009 27 Nov 2010 |
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