American Academy of Neurology

Botulinum toxin may help prevent shaking or tremor in the arms and hands of people with multiple sclerosis, according to new research published in the July 3, 2012, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology

Smoking, head injury, pesticide exposure, farming and less education may be risk factors for a rare sleep disorder that causes people to kick or punch during sleep, according to a study published in the June 27, 2012, online issue of Neurology®.

Deep brain stimulation appears to help people with Parkinson’s disease over the long term, according to the first randomized clinical trial to look at its effect on patients’ motor symptoms three years later.

The American Academy of Neurology has issued an updated guideline outlining the best treatments for infantile spasms. The guideline, which was co-developed with the Child Neurology Society, is published in Neurology®.

Saturday’s Event Coincides with Brain Health Awareness Day and Brain Health Food Demos at Mill City Farmers Market

Contrary to earlier reports, a new study suggests that soy protein may not preserve overall thinking abilities in women over the age of 45, but may improve memory related to facial recognition. The study is published in Neurology®.

Exposure to solvents at work may be associated with reduced thinking skills later in life for those who have less than a high school education, according to a study published in the May 29, 2012, print issue of Neurology®.

A new study suggests that using cholesterol-lowering medications after having a stroke may increase the likelihood of returning home and lessen the chance of dying in the hospital. The research is published in the May 22, 2012, issue of Neurology®.

A new study suggests that head impacts experienced during contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college athletes’ ability to acquire new information. The research is published in the May 16, 2012, issue of Neurology®

New research shows that sleepwalking may be much more common in adults than previously thought and that having depression or anxiety may increase your likelihood of experiencing the condition. The study is published in Neurology®