New study finds link between smoking and stroke in migraine patients. The study was published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers of the University of Miami and Columbia University were supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Among smokers, migraine was associated with a 3-fold increased risk of
Scientists published a new study that says patients with diabetes, who were treated with glitazone had a 28% reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Glitazone are so called “peroxisome proliferation-activated receptor gamma (PPARɣ) agonists”. A very complicated name that describes the way these drugs work. It has been suggested before that the same mechanism could
Sometimes we need science to tell us the obvious or to makes us aware of things we already knew but somehow forgot. What’s written in this article will be not really new to you. But if it makes you take a walk in Safa Park (or any other park) and thus makes you feel better,
Let’s be honest. We are not Lady Gaga, Beyoncé or Taylor Swift. The information we provide is not as “trending” as a Justin Bieber selfie or similar. BUT: Every day we try to deliver information that might be useful for our patients. Be it a new treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, practical tips for people
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found a new anti-depressive drug that works totally different from the commonly prescribed antidepressants. Antidepressants like Cipralex or Prozac are also known as SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Meaning, they are influencing the levels of the neurotransmitter (way of communication between nerve cells) Serotonin. The new
If you still don’t believe in the link between mental and physical disease this new study will proof you wrong. The study was the first study to examine the link between traumatic events and cardiovascular disease such as stroke or heart attack. 50,000 women were included in the study that was published in the American
Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve. It is highly associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). 15-20% of MS patients are suffering from optic neuritis. There are also other causes for optic neuritis, such as infections or auto-immune diseases. However, these causes are uncommon. 50% of patients suffering from optic neuritis will develop Multiple Sclerosis
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