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Urate as a predictor of the rate of clinical decline in Parkinson disease.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Urate as a predictor of the rate of clinical decline in Parkinson disease. Urate as a predictor of the rate of clinical decline in Parkinson disease. Arch Neurol. 2009 Dec;66(12):1460-8 Authors: Ascherio A, LeWitt PA, Xu K, Eberly S, Watts A, Matson WR, Marras C, Kieburtz K, Rudolph A, Bogdanov MB, Schwid SR, Tennis M, [...]

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Chronic psychosocial stress triggers cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Chronic psychosocial stress triggers cognitive impairment in a novel at-risk model of Alzheimer’s disease Neurobiology of Disease, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 4 January 2010Trinh T., Tran , Marisa, Srivareerat , Karim A., Alkadhi Abstract Although it is generally accepted that Aβ contributes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), other factors that impact [...]

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Interleukin-1beta impairs memory by reducing acetylcholine release and nerve growth factor expression, reversed by Omega-3 Fatty Acid EPA treatment

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Reductions of acetylcholine release and nerve growth factor expression are correlated with memory impairment induced by interleukin-1beta administrations: effects of omega-3 fatty acid EPA treatment. Related Articles Reductions of acetylcholine release and nerve growth factor expression are correlated with memory impairment induced by interleukin-1beta administrations: effects of omega-3 fatty acid EPA treatment. J Neurochem. 2009 [...]

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Inhibiting p53 pathways in microglia attenuates microglial-evoked neurotoxicity following exposure to Alzheimer peptides.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Inhibiting p53 pathways in microglia attenuates microglial-evoked neurotoxicity following exposure to Alzheimer peptides.: “ Related Articles Inhibiting p53 pathways in microglia attenuates microglial-evoked neurotoxicity following exposure to Alzheimer peptides. J Neurochem. 2009 Nov 6; Authors: Davenport CM, Sevastou IG, Hooper C, Pocock JM Microglial activation can lead to microglial apoptosis, which may serve to remove [...]

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Abuse in childhood linked to migraine and other pain disorders

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 6, 2010)

(Via EurekAlert! – Breaking News.) Abuse in childhood linked to migraine and other pain disorders: “Researchers from the American Headache Society’s Women’s Issues Section Research Consortium found that incidence of childhood maltreatment, especially emotional abuse and neglect, are prevalent in migraine patients. Full findings of the study appear in the January issue of Headache: The [...]

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Oxidative stress in Autism: relation to autoimmunity.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 5, 2010)

Oxidative stress in Egyptian children with autism: relation to autoimmunity. Related Articles Oxidative stress in Egyptian children with autism: relation to autoimmunity. J Neuroimmunol. 2009 Dec 23; Authors: Mostafa GA, El-Hadidi ES, Hewedi DH, Abdou MM We are the first to study the relationship between oxidative stress (by measuring plasma F2-isoprostane, as a marker of [...]

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Chemical destruction of brain noradrenergic neurons affects splenic cytokine production.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 5, 2010)

Chemical destruction of brain noradrenergic neurons affects splenic cytokine production. Related Articles Chemical destruction of brain noradrenergic neurons affects splenic cytokine production. J Neuroimmunol. 2009 Dec 21; Authors: Engler H, Doenlen R, Riether C, Engler A, Besedovsky HO, Del Rey A, Pacheco-López G, Schedlowski M The neurotransmitter noradrenaline (NA) plays a pivotal role in immune [...]

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TNF-alpha and antibodies to periodontal bacteria discriminate between Alzheimer’s disease patients and normal subjects.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 5, 2010)

TNF-alpha and antibodies to periodontal bacteria discriminate between Alzheimer’s disease patients and normal subjects. Related Articles TNF-alpha and antibodies to periodontal bacteria discriminate between Alzheimer’s disease patients and normal subjects. J Neuroimmunol. 2009 Nov 30;216(1-2):92-7 Authors: Kamer AR, Craig RG, Pirraglia E, Dasanayake AP, Norman RG, Boylan RJ, Nehorayoff A, Glodzik L, Brys M, de [...]

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Ginkgo biloba Did Not Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial [Original Contribution]

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Ginkgo biloba for Preventing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial [Original Contribution] Beth E. Snitz, PhD; Ellen S. O’Meara, PhD; Michelle C. Carlson, PhD; Alice M. Arnold, PhD; Diane G. Ives, MPH; Stephen R. Rapp, PhD; Judith Saxton, PhD; Oscar L. Lopez, MD; Leslie O. Dunn, MPH; Kaycee M. Sink, MD; Steven T. [...]

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Autism increase may reflect greater awareness

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Autism increase may reflect greater awareness: “Physicians say the developmental disorder is more commonly diagnosed as the definition broadens.” By CHRISTINE S. MOYER, amednews staff. Posted Jan. 4, 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the autism rate is going up markedly. From 2002 to 2006, the rate of autism spectrum disorders [...]

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