Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers

by Michael PreckerIt's not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term.But new research suggests the same may apply to their mothers.A s

Updated on: April 02,2024

Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers

by Michael PreckerIt's not surprising that babies born prematurely may face more health issues than those who were carried to term.But new research suggests the same may apply to their mothers.A s

Updated on:April 02,2024

Endorphin system may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa

The role of the brain's opioid receptor system - or endorphin system - may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa, according to research reported in theSociety of Nuclear

Updated on: October 27,2023

Endorphin system may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa

The role of the brain's opioid receptor system - or endorphin system - may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa, according to research reported in theSociety of Nuclear

Updated on:October 27,2023

Recognizing when someone is having a seizure—and how you can help during those first critical moments

by Jacob Pellinen,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 1 in 26 people developepilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures.

Updated on: March 18,2024

Recognizing when someone is having a seizure—and how you can help during those first critical moments

by Jacob Pellinen,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 1 in 26 people developepilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures.

Updated on:March 18,2024

Study: Drug significantly reduces chorea symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe drug valbenazine statistically improves chorea, a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington

Updated on: March 21,2024

Study: Drug significantly reduces chorea symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe drug valbenazine statistically improves chorea, a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington

Updated on:March 21,2024

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trial

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trialby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe number of injected hfNPCs inversely correlates with brain volume loss. Co

Updated on: October 29,2023

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trial

Transplanting stem cells from fetuses into people with MS reduces markers in early-stage trialby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe number of injected hfNPCs inversely correlates with brain volume loss. Co

Updated on:October 29,2023

Research reveals novel ways of cultivating brain cells to treat and study

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolSurvival of grafted NPCs in the ischemic core. Credit:Advanced Science(2023). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302527Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their co

Updated on: January 02,2024

Research reveals novel ways of cultivating brain cells to treat and study

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolSurvival of grafted NPCs in the ischemic core. Credit:Advanced Science(2023). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302527Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their co

Updated on:January 02,2024

Technique to 'listen' to a patient's brain during tumour surgery

byUniversity of CambridgeBrains. Credit: Kai SchreiberSurgeons could soon eavesdrop on a patient's brain activity during surgery to remove their brain tumour, helping improve the accuracy of

Updated on: December 18,2023

Technique to 'listen' to a patient's brain during tumour surgery

byUniversity of CambridgeBrains. Credit: Kai SchreiberSurgeons could soon eavesdrop on a patient's brain activity during surgery to remove their brain tumour, helping improve the accuracy of

Updated on:December 18,2023

Why is Alzheimer’s disease so difficult to treat?

Updated on: September 20,2024

Why is Alzheimer’s disease so difficult to treat?

Updated on:September 20,2024

Identifying the inflammatory cells behind chemo brain

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityEffects of chemotherapy on microglia and astrocyte immunohistochemistry. (A) Representative images of Iba-1 immunohistochemistry in the PVN and DG, (B)

Updated on: December 26,2023

Identifying the inflammatory cells behind chemo brain

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityEffects of chemotherapy on microglia and astrocyte immunohistochemistry. (A) Representative images of Iba-1 immunohistochemistry in the PVN and DG, (B)

Updated on:December 26,2023

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on: January 05,2024

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on:January 05,2024

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease，as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Updated on: September 21,2024

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease，as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Updated on:September 21,2024

Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stress

Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stressbyThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic representation: skin cells being reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells, then in

Updated on: October 29,2023

Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stress

Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stressbyThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic representation: skin cells being reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells, then in

Updated on:October 29,2023