Journal of Neurodegenerative Disorders

Review Article   |   10.36959/459/603 Volume 3 Issue 1

Dementia Research Activity in Sri Lanka: A Review

Authors: Kalpani Abhayasinghe, Lasith Dissanayake, Benjamin Saunders, Paul Campbell and Athula Sumathipala

As a result of the global rise in life expectancy, dementia has become a major global health concern; it is considered to be one of the most burdensome conditions of later life. Despite 66% of older a... Read more

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Case Presentation   |   10.36959/459/602 Volume 3 Issue 1

Obtaining Clinical Improvement in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with Stabilization of Progressive Functional Loss: Case Report Presentation and Review

Authors: Allen J Orehek

The patient was given the diagnosis during evaluation at a comprehensive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) center by the neurology team. During the year prior to the diagnosis of ALS the patient was... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/459/601 Volume 3 Issue 1

Aquaporin-4 Inhibition Mediates Piroxicam-Induced Neuroprotection against Focal Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rodents

Authors: Pallab Bhattacharya, Anand Kumar Pandey, Sudip Paul and Ranjana Patnaik

Brain edema due to the over expression of AQP4 is a major determinant for progression of neuronal insult during ischemic stroke. During brain pathology, both down regulation and up regulation of AQP4 ... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/459/560 Volume 3 Issue 1

Eilepsy as a First Symptom of the Alzheimer's Disease: A Narrative Review

Authors: Francesco Raudino

The frequency of seizures as a first sign of the AD is probably underestimated. The physician should be aware that seizures of unknown origin among the elderly could be the first sign of the AD. Besid... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/459/600 Volume 3 Issue 1

Blueprint for a Brain Health Clinic to Detect and Manage Early-Stage Cognitive Decline: A Consensus Exercise

Authors: Iracema Leroi, Charlotte Peel, Rebecca Davenport, Ross Dunne, Louise Ebenezer, Mahesh Gopakumar, Vachagan Krishnaswami, Jane Lumsden, Helen Martin, Jane Price and Wilby Williamson

It is possible that about 30% of all dementia is preventable by addressing many of the modifiable health and lifestyle risks important for overall physical health. Currently, people in the pre-dementi... Read more

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