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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.

Study shows direct connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's-like behavior

New research in mice published today in the journal Scientific Reports strengthens the growing scientific consensus regarding the role of the gut microbiome in neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease.

25 Feb 2021

Researchers probe deeper into the neuronal mechanisms underlying olfactory dysfunction in Alzheimer’s

Loss of smell or olfactory dysfunction is an early indication of the neurodegenerative Alzheimer's disease (AD) and appears in approximately 90% of all patients.

25 Feb 2021

World's largest study of genetic factors reveals link between depression and stomach ulcers

University of Queensland researchers have confirmed a link between depression and stomach ulcers, in the world's largest study of genetic factors in peptic ulcer disease.

25 Feb 2021

New web-based tool predicts the risk of post-surgical complications

Heart attack, kidney failure, stroke. These are just a few of the life-threatening complications that patients are at risk for following surgery.

25 Feb 2021

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

What if you could improve your heart health and brain function by changing your diet? Boston University School of Medicine researchers have found that by eating more plant-based food such as berries and green leafy vegetables while limiting consumption of foods high in saturated fat and animal products, you can slow down heart failure (HF) and ultimately lower your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

25 Feb 2021

Preventing seizures after head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia

Blocking seizures after a head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.

25 Feb 2021

Study identifies how military blast exposures affect the brain, increase risk of Alzheimer's

Research shows that Soldiers exposed to shockwaves from military explosives are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease -- even those that don't have traumatic brain injuries from those blasts.

25 Feb 2021

Virtual reality program reduces treatment-related side effects in hemodialysis patients

Hemodialysis patients routinely experience side effects such as fatigue, lightheadedness and nausea during their treatment sessions.

25 Feb 2021

Repetitive compression of limbs may improve recovery from the most deadly stroke

Scientists want to know more about how an inexpensive, low-risk treatment may improve recovery from the most deadly type of stroke.

25 Feb 2021

Canadian pilot study uses gene therapy to successfully treat patients with Fabry disease

Results of a world-first Canadian pilot study on patients treated with gene therapy for Fabry disease show that the treatment is working and safe.

25 Feb 2021

Neuroinvasiveness of SARS-CoV-2 shown by viral RNA and inflammation in the brain

A new study describes the results of a macaque study that showed the development of neurological features of inflammation, following infection by SARS-CoV-2.

25 Feb 2021

Overactive hippocampus may cause navigation impairments in aging adults

Too much activity in the hippocampus may cause navigation impairments seen in aging adults, according to new research published in JNeurosc

25 Feb 2021

Rare Disease Day 2021: Raising awareness of childhood dementia

In the lead-up to Rare Diseases Day – on Sunday February 28 - Associate Professor Kim Hemsley’s studies into childhood dementia are helping to unlock answers that can assist treatment of these largely unheralded conditions.

25 Feb 2021

Forest Devices publishes positive results from study of its AlphaStroke technology

Medical technology pioneer Forest Devices, Inc. today announced the publication of positive results from the EDGAR study of its AlphaStroke™ technology in identifying patients with large vessel occlusive strokes in emergency departments in the American Heart Association Journal, STROKE.

25 Feb 2021

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Study shows direct connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's-like behavior

Researchers probe deeper into the neuronal mechanisms underlying olfactory dysfunction in Alzheimer’s

World's largest study of genetic factors reveals link between depression and stomach ulcers

New web-based tool predicts the risk of post-surgical complications

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

Preventing seizures after head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia

Study identifies how military blast exposures affect the brain, increase risk of Alzheimer's

Virtual reality program reduces treatment-related side effects in hemodialysis patients

Repetitive compression of limbs may improve recovery from the most deadly stroke

Canadian pilot study uses gene therapy to successfully treat patients with Fabry disease

Neuroinvasiveness of SARS-CoV-2 shown by viral RNA and inflammation in the brain

Overactive hippocampus may cause navigation impairments in aging adults

Rare Disease Day 2021: Raising awareness of childhood dementia

Forest Devices publishes positive results from study of its AlphaStroke technology

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