Acute provoked neonatal seizures (also known as acute symptomatic neonatal seizures) can occur in newborns whose brains are injured by a range of causes from stroke and bleeding in the brain to central nervous system infections. While the seizures themselves are scary enough for the families, the story continues after the neonates are treated for […]
A single blood test may be able to predict when a person will develop Alzheimer’s symptoms—years before memory loss begins—according to new research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. According to the researchers, their concept could estimate the age of onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms to within three to four years—an ability that could transform both […]
The Department of Neurology at WashU Medicine is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 2 in NIH funding among all neurology departments across the U.S. This prestigious ranking reflects the exceptional dedication and groundbreaking work of our faculty, staff and trainees. Department leadership would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all […]
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that leverages the immune system to combat diseases, is a powerful treatment option for certain cancers. The treatment relies on genetically modified T cells — a type of immune cell — to destroy cancer cells.
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million globally, is characterized by debilitating symptoms such as tremors, movement difficulties, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments. While current treatments, including long-term medication and invasive deep brain stimulation (DBS), can alleviate symptoms, they cannot halt progression […]
Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus — a buildup of fluid in the brain — face significant risk of cognitive difficulties throughout their lives. A new multi-center study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Michigan Medicine […]
Startup companies built on Washington University in St. Louis discoveries attracted a record $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over the past year, accelerating the commercialization of WashU innovations into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices. Among those innovations are a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease; immunotherapies to treat aggressive blood cancers; and an AI-based […]
New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don’t actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention.
Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million kids ages 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, a number that has increased as more children have been diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder.
A new drug may slow progression of — and even reverse — symptoms of a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a new study published Monday finds. The drug, tofersen, targets a very specific mutation — SOD1 — which applies to only 2% of the ALS population. Among this group, the drug has the potential […]