neurologists

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded Monday to American psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work on optogenetics. The technique allows scientists to control neurons with light, transforming research into how the brain works and opening new avenues for studying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

A discussion is under way in the neurology field over what truly qualifies as precision medicine in multiple sclerosis. Experts are examining whether current treatment approaches—tailoring disease-modifying therapies to individual patients based on biomarkers and disease characteristics—meet the definition, and what advances would be needed to make personalized care in MS a reality.

Neurologists are offering advice on simple kitchen changes people can make to reduce their exposure to microplastics, including swapping plastic cookware, containers and utensils for alternatives like glass, wood or stainless steel. The recommendations reflect growing public concern over microplastics in food and their possible effects on brain and overall health.

A neurologist has outlined a simple three-minute drawing test that can help indicate whether someone may have dementia, and the explanation is drawing wide attention online. The test involves asking a person to draw a clock or similar figure, tasks that can reveal problems with memory, spatial awareness and planning that are early warning signs of cognitive decline.