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The human brain is the center of the human nervous system and is a highly complex organ. Enclosed in the cranium, it has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but is over three times as large as the brain of a typical mammal with an equivalent body size.

Neurodivergent children face higher risk of chronic disabling fatigue by 18, study finds

Neurodivergent traits in childhood double the risk of chronic disabling fatigue by age 18, with inflammation playing a significant mediating role. This highlights the importance of addressing inflammatory markers in managing the health of neurodivergent individuals.

31 Jul 2024

Medical device may aid stroke survivors during heart valve replacement procedure

Recently published research shows a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke and are planning to undergo a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a type of heart valve operation.

31 Jul 2024

Propofol shows potential for treating epilepsy and neurological disorders

The general anesthetic propofol may hold the keys to developing new treatment strategies for epilepsy and other neurological disorders, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Linköping University in Sweden.

31 Jul 2024

Exosome-encapsulated fluorescent sensors enable advanced brain imaging in Alzheimer's research

Neurotransmitter levels in the brain can indicate brain health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

31 Jul 2024

COVID-19 Risk Calculator updated to assess a person's risk of developing long COVID

The University of Queensland-led and developed COVID-19 Risk Calculator has been updated to determine a person's risk of developing long COVID.

31 Jul 2024

2024 is shaping up to be “the year of iPSCs"

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From Axol Bioscience Ltd 31 Jul 2024

Neurofilament light chain identified as early marker for Parkinson’s and dementia with Lewy Bodies

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease-related changes in Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies could be made possible by monitoring the amyloid-β (Aβ) and phosphorylated tau (p-tau) proteins.

31 Jul 2024

Study reveals personalized brain connectivity in blind individuals

A study led by Georgetown University neuroscientists reveals that the part of the brain that receives and processes visual information in sighted people develops a unique connectivity pattern in people born blind. They say this pattern in the primary visual cortex is unique to each person - akin to a fingerprint.

31 Jul 2024

High-resolution brain maps reveal vascular blueprint for healthy aging

Healthy blood vessels matter for more than just heart health. Vascular well-being is critical for brain health and potentially in addressing age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer's disease, according to new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings point to an understudied but possible key role the brain's vascular network - or energy infrastructure - plays in the onset of neurodegenerative disease.

31 Jul 2024

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment with a clinical exam of memory and thinking skills.

30 Jul 2024

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

The liver's ability to communicate with other organs is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, particularly through signaling pathways.

30 Jul 2024

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue, has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced fatigue.

30 Jul 2024

Spatial patterns of cortical microstructural change can be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk

Findings from a novel study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier, suggest that using a specialized diffusion weighted MRI scan to monitor the spatial pattern of individual cortical microstructural change in the brain may be a promising approach to characterize individuals who may be vulnerable to developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) prior to significant cognitive decline and irreversible neuronal damage.

30 Jul 2024

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

A study in JAMA explores the potential of plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiometabolic risk factors to predict other types of dementia, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and combining biomarkers with demographic data for improved accuracy.

30 Jul 2024

MS Australia unveils new grants to revolutionize multiple sclerosis diagnosis and care

MS Australia has announced new research funding to address disease progression, social needs, and biological signs of MS through three innovative incubator grants. These grants aim to improve diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing fresh ideas to meet unmet needs in MS care.

30 Jul 2024

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifaceted disorder that impacts approximately 20–25% of the global population.

30 Jul 2024

Fatty acid inhibitor plus chemo could improve treatment efficacy for breast cancer patients with brain metastases

A new study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that giving a fatty acid inhibitor alongside chemotherapy could improve the treatment efficacy for patients with brain metastases from triple negative breast cancer.

30 Jul 2024

UW research contradicts Musk's vision of high-resolution implants

Elon Musk recently declared on X that Blindsight, a cortical implant to restore vision, would have low resolution at first "but may ultimately exceed normal human vision." That pronouncement is unrealistic at best, according to new research from the University of Washington.

30 Jul 2024

Genetic variants associated with Parkinson's more common than estimated

New research has found that genetic variants associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) are more common than researchers previously believed. Investigators in the Parkinson's Foundation-backed PD GENEration study – which reached its goal of 15,000 participants ahead of schedule this spring – found that 13% of participants have a genetic form of PD, which is a significant observation compared to long-standing estimates. Results from the first 3.5 years of the study, which examined a broad North American cohort, were published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Brain.

30 Jul 2024

Inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis impacts cognitive function

The inflammatory activity in the body caused by rheumatoid arthritis is linked to specific cognitive impairments, finds a small comparative study, published in the open access journal RMD Open.

29 Jul 2024

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Neurodivergent children face higher risk of chronic disabling fatigue by 18, study finds

Medical device may aid stroke survivors during heart valve replacement procedure

Propofol shows potential for treating epilepsy and neurological disorders

Exosome-encapsulated fluorescent sensors enable advanced brain imaging in Alzheimer's research

COVID-19 Risk Calculator updated to assess a person's risk of developing long COVID

2024 is shaping up to be “the year of iPSCs"

Neurofilament light chain identified as early marker for Parkinson’s and dementia with Lewy Bodies

Study reveals personalized brain connectivity in blind individuals

High-resolution brain maps reveal vascular blueprint for healthy aging

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Review highlights the interplay of TGF-β and HIPPO pathways in liver regeneration and disease

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

Spatial patterns of cortical microstructural change can be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

MS Australia unveils new grants to revolutionize multiple sclerosis diagnosis and care

Epigenetic reprogramming and hypothalamic changes in metabolic syndrome

Fatty acid inhibitor plus chemo could improve treatment efficacy for breast cancer patients with brain metastases

UW research contradicts Musk's vision of high-resolution implants

Genetic variants associated with Parkinson's more common than estimated

Inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis impacts cognitive function

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