Comprehensive Review Article Details Possible Neurological Complications Of Heart Surgery
14 Aug 2009 EAST SUSSEX, UK (Medical News Today) - Possible neurological complications of heart surgery, ranging from headaches to strokes, are detailed in a new report in the online journal MedLink Neurology. The review article, which compiled results of previously published studies, was written by Dr. Betsy Love, Dr. Sara Hocker and senior author Dr. Jose Biller of Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine. In the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of its kind, researchers list possible nervous system complications of bypass surgeries, aortic surgery, cardiac catheterizations, valve replacements, heart transplants and surgeries for congenital heart disease and heart tumors. |
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Avian Influenza Strain Primes Brain For Parkinson's Disease
11 Aug 2009 EAST SUSSEX, UK (Medical News Today) - At least one strain of the H5N1 avian influenza virus leaves survivors at significantly increased risk for Parkinson's disease and possibly other neurological problems later in life, according to new research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. |
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Research into Blood Flow in the Brain and Venous Insufficiency, or CCSVI, in MS – Request for Research Applications Released to Investigators WorldwideNational Multiple Sclerosis Society, December 16, 2009 Recent reports are calling attention to the idea that a phenomenon called CCSVI, a reported abnormality in blood drainage from the brain and spinal cord, may contribute to nervous system damage in MS. This hypothesis has been put forth by Dr. Paulo Zamboni from the University of Ferrara in Italy. Based on the results of his initial preliminary findings, Dr. Zamboni states that this pilot study warrants a subsequent larger and better controlled study to definitively evaluate the possible impact of CCSVI on the disease process in MS. |
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