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Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

The mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of ketogenic diet (KD) variations in epileptic patients.

26 Apr 2024

ADHD medication proves most effective in treating symptoms, new study finds

A comprehensive overview of treatment options available for ADHD for children and adolescent individuals.

27 Mar 2024

Study unveils role of dopamine and serotonin in social behavior

In a study in today's (Monday Feb. 26) Nature Human Behavior, scientists delve into the world of chemical neuromodulators in the human brain, specifically dopamine and serotonin, to reveal their role in social behavior.

26 Feb 2024

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

New approach to treating neuropathic pain offers the possibility of non-opioid pain relief for millions

Researchers investigated the selective activity of sigmoid 2 receptor (σ2R) or transmembrane protein 97 (TMEM97) ligands on murine neuropathic pain models, their effects on nociceptive neurons and the mechanism of action after 24 hours.

5 Feb 2024

Study: Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants

Most stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

1 Feb 2024

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Researchers described gut microbiota and metabolic alterations common to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sleep disorders.

31 Jan 2024

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

10 Dec 2023

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

A review in Advanced Science explores the interaction between the immune system and the sympathetic nervous system in regulating vital metabolic organs like the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissues. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the neuroimmune relationships affecting metabolism, offering potential new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.

5 Dec 2023

Parkinson's disease a potential pathogenetic factor for coronary artery disease and stroke, study suggests

Researchers performed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore causal associations between Parkinson's disease (PD) and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases.

24 Nov 2023

Stem-cell-derived brain cells hold promise for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's research

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have identified a protein key to the development of a type of brain cell believed to play a role in disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and used the discovery to grow the neurons from stem cells for the first time.

17 Nov 2023

Study shows why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop PTSD

A study by researchers at EPFL shows why only a subset of individuals exposed to trauma develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

7 Nov 2023

PET scans of the heart identify people at risk for Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia

In a small study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart may identify people who will go on to develop Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia among those at-risk for these diseases.

7 Nov 2023

SSRIs show promise in easing post-COVID struggles, Dutch study reveals

Dutch study finds SSRIs significantly alleviate post-COVID syndrome symptoms, offering promising treatment avenues and shedding light on neurobiological mechanisms at play.

5 Nov 2023

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

The authors of the revised 2023 Toolkit extracted key recommendations from professional guidelines and positions as well as consensus statements on menopause and related conditions that have emerged since 2014.

1 Nov 2023

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Researchers explore the links between non-dipper hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They find that OSA may cause non-dipper hypertension, a condition that exacerbates AD symptoms, but also note that treating OSA can mitigate hypertension and potentially slow AD progression.

29 Oct 2023

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Researchers explore potential relationships between schizophrenia, the gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, and short-chain fatty acids.

19 Oct 2023

How African sleeping sickness melts away body fat: New study sheds light on the role of lipolysis

Researchers find that the T. brucei parasite, responsible for African trypanosomiasis, triggers weight loss by disrupting fat cell lipolysis. The study shows that ATGL enzyme is key to this process, potentially offering a new angle for future research and treatment.

17 Oct 2023

Solriamfetol may be an effective alternative for managing ADHD in adults, trial shows

Although several medications are approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some individuals experience limited benefits from the drugs or develop side effects from their use.

9 Oct 2023

Esketamine nasal spray superior in achieving remission in patients with treatment-resistant depression

Both severe depression and treatment-resistant depression are common. Up to one third of patients do not respond to conventional therapy with antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).

5 Oct 2023