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December 5, 2023

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Salty Immune Cells Surrounding the Brain Linked to Hypertension-Induced Dementia

Dec. 4, 2023 — A study suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high ...

Lost Brain Function Restored in Mice After Stroke

Nov. 30, 2023 — Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery ...

Heart Over Head? Stages of the Heart's Cycle Affect Neural Responses

Nov. 28, 2023 — Optimal windows exist for action and perception during the 0.8 seconds of a heartbeat, according to new research. The sequence of contraction and relaxation is linked to changes in the motor system and its ability to respond to stimulation, and this ...

Brain Hemorrhage Cause Other Than Injured Blood Vessels

Nov. 20, 2023 — A new study has revealed a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages that does not involve injury to the blood vessels, as previously believed. Researchers discovered that interactions between aged red blood cells and brain capillaries can ...

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Our Brains Are Not Able to 'Rewire' Themselves, Despite What Most Scientists Believe, New Study Argues

Nov. 21, 2023 — Contrary to the commonly-held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to compensate for the loss of sight, an amputation or ...

More Needs to Be Done to Prevent Dependence on Pain Medication

Nov. 20, 2023 — Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study. Patients dependent on pain medication describe feelings of 'living in a haze' ...

Cheap Medicines Prevented Migraine as Well as Expensive Ones

Nov. 17, 2023 — A new study sheds light on what works best to prevent migraine attacks, and surprisingly, cheaper medicines worked as well as the expensive ...

Use It or Lose It: New Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

Nov. 16, 2023 — Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness ...

Lab-Grown 'Small Blood Vessels' Point to Potential Treatment for Major Cause of Stroke and Vascular Dementia

Nov. 16, 2023 — Scientists have grown small blood vessel-like models in the lab and used them to show how damage to the scaffolding that supports these vessels can ...

Reducing Systolic Blood Pressure to Less Than 120 Mm Hg Reduced Cardiovascular Event Risk

Nov. 13, 2023 — An intensive three-year intervention to lower the top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg was more effective at preventing death, heart ...

Semaglutide Reduced Cardiovascular Events by 20% in Certain Adults

Nov. 13, 2023 — Semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease who do not have diabetes, according to new research. Semaglutide is ...

Ground-Breaking Discovery Could Pave the Way for New Therapies to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

Nov. 13, 2023 — Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells. This discovery opens up new opportunities for ...

Cardiologists Reveal New Heart Disease Risk Calculator

Nov. 10, 2023 — The new American Heart Association PREVENTTM risk calculator estimates the 10- and 30-year risk of total cardiovascular disease for people aged 30 years and older. The calculator estimates the risk ...

High Biological Age May Increase the Risk of Dementia and Stroke

Nov. 6, 2023 — People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular ...

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Artificial Bladders Shine Light on Bugs That Cause Urinary Tract Infections

Nov. 8, 2023 — A new study reveals that numerous bacterial strains are capable of hiding in the human bladder wall, suggesting why urinary tract infections often persist after ...

Disturbances in Sensory Neurons May Alter Transient Pain Into Chronic Pain

Nov. 8, 2023 — Researchers have identified that a transient inflammatory pain causes mitochondrial and redox changes in sensory neurons that persist beyond pain resolution. These changes appear to predispose to a ...

Mobile Stroke Units Increase Odds of Averting Stroke

Oct. 26, 2023 — Receiving a clot-busting drug in an ambulance-based mobile stroke unit (MSU) increases the likelihood of averting strokes and complete recovery compared with standard hospital emergency care, ...

New Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline

Oct. 25, 2023 — Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new ...

Converting Brain Immune Cells Into Neurons Helps Mice Recover After Stroke

Oct. 18, 2023 — Researchers have discovered that turning brain immune cells into neurons successfully restores brain function after stroke-like injury in mice. These findings suggest that replenishing neurons from ...

Fungal Infection in the Brain Produces Changes Like Those Seen in Alzheimer's Disease

Oct. 16, 2023 — Researchers have discovered how the fungus Candida albicans enters the brain, activates two separate mechanisms in brain cells that promote its clearance, and, important for the understanding of ...

Researchers Suggest New Approach for Testing Treatments for Osteoarthritis

Oct. 12, 2023 — Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is among the top 10 conditions contributing to Years Lived with Disability—a measure reflecting the impact an illness has on quality of ...

Advanced Bladder Cancer Patients Could Keep Their Bladder Under New Treatment Regime, Clinical Trial Shows

Oct. 2, 2023 — Investigators have developed a new approach for treating invasive bladder cancer without the need for surgical removal of the bladder. Removing the bladder is currently a standard approach when ...

Study Indicates Possible Link Between Chronic Stress and Alzheimer's Disease

Oct. 2, 2023 — Researchers have published a study that addresses possible associations between chronic stress, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows how people aged between 18 and 65 ...

Novel Tau PET Tracer Exhibits High Sensitivity and Specificity, Allowing for Earlier Identification of Alzheimer's Disease

Sep. 29, 2023 — A new tau PET radiotracer, 18F-SNFT-1, has been found to be more effective than existing tau PET radiotracers in identifying Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages, according to research. In a ...

Walking More Than Five Flights of Stairs a Day Can Cut Risk of Heart Disease by 20 Percent, Study Says

Sep. 29, 2023 — A new study has found that walking up more than five flights of stairs a day could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 20 ...

New Study Provides Evidence for More Effective Brain-Based Treatment of Chronic Back Pain

Sep. 28, 2023 — A new study may provide key answers to how to help people experiencing chronic back pain. The study examined the critical connection between the brain and pain for treating chronic pain. ...

Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke Within 5 Days

Sep. 28, 2023 — Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of the ...

New Research Adds Evidence to the Benefits of Ginger Supplements for Treating Autoimmune Diseases

Sep. 22, 2023 — New research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases. The research focused on studying the impact ...

Study Shows Millions of People Live With Co-Occuring Chronic Pain and Mental Health Symptoms

Sep. 22, 2023 — New research found that nearly 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression, resulting in functional limitations in daily ...

New Blood Marker Can Identify Parkinsonian Diseases

Sep. 18, 2023 — Is it possible that a single biomarker can detect all types of diseases related to dopamine deficiency in the brain? Yes, that's what a research group is discovering. 'We have observed that ...

Telecare Cuts Costs, Boosts Quality of Life for Dementia Patients

Sep. 18, 2023 — A telecare program that improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers also has the surprising bonus of cutting Medicare costs, according to new ...

Newly Discovered Trigger of Parkinson's Upends Common Beliefs

Sep. 15, 2023 — A new study challenges a common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease. Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is widely accepted as the first event that leads to Parkinson's. But the ...

Researchers Use AI to Predict Recovery After Serious Brain Injury

Sep. 13, 2023 — Western University has developed a ground-breaking method for predicting which intensive care unit (ICU) patients will survive a severe brain injury by combining functional magnetic resonance imaging ...

New Research Provides Hope for Parkinson's Disease Symptom Control

Sep. 12, 2023 — Finding the right medication regimen to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex healthcare challenge. Wearable health trackers provide physicians with a detailed window into patients' ...

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