Neurology

According to a new study, people with diabetes appear to be at a significantly increased risk of developing dementia and the study also found that risk of developing dementia significantly increased for those with pre-diabetes.…

Treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other vascular risk factors may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people who already show signs of declining thinking skills or memory problems….

The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline on the most effective treatments for diabetic nerve pain….

The finding may eventually lead to new ways to fight neuropathy, a condition that often accompanies other diseases including HIV/AIDS, diabetes and circulatory disorders….

Older people with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at a higher risk for memory loss….

Metabolic: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome Steve V. Edelman, MD Robert R. Henry, MD This acute metabolic complication is a life-threatening crisis with a high mortality rate that usually is seen in: Elderly patients with Type 2 diabetes (particularly those in nursing homes without access to free water) People with undiagnosed …

Americans living in the southern “stroke belt” states consume more fried fish, which may contribute to the region’s high stroke mortality rate….

A research team has identified the mechanism behind a single gene linked to the causes of both Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 diabetes. A gene for a protein called SorCS1, which can cause Type 2 diabetes, impacts the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Abeta) in the brain. Abeta plays a key role …

Rising numbers of people who are resistant to insulin or who have Type 2 diabetes may also have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to a new study…

Seven of 10 patients in trial who underwent microvascular decompression surgery experience significant improvement in glucose control….