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·October 1, 2022·5 min read

Long-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

Higher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.

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·November 1, 2021·3 min read

Social Isolation Linked to Higher Markers of Inflammation in Older Adults

Blood samples taken from older adults who experienced social isolation had higher levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, two biomarkers of inflammation.

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·March 5, 2020·3 min read

Social isolation could cause physical inflammation

Socially isolated individuals may have an increased risk of physical inflammation in the body. Researchers found social isolation was associated with the presence of C-reactive protein and increased levels of glycoprotein fibrinogen. The link between social isolation and physical inflammation was more common in males.

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·January 3, 2020·4 min read

Inflammation predicts response to anti-depression medication

Younger people with bipolar disorder responded better to the antidepressant Latuda when they had increased inflammation biomarkers in their blood. Findings suggest C-reactive protein could be a predictive biomarker to identify which patients will respond to the antidepressant.

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·July 2, 2018·5 min read

Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

A new study provides further evidence that chronic inflammation during middle to late age can alter brain structure, resulting in poor cognition and dementia.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 25, 2016·3 min read

Immunotherapy May Improve Cognition in People With Schizophrenia

A small study supports the mounting evidence that targeted immunotherapy can help improve cognitive ability in people with schizophrenia.

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·January 26, 2016·3 min read

Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise for Reducing Memory and Learning Problems in Schizophrenia

Researchers report a monoclonal antibody that shows promise in the fight against cancer also appears to help reduce learning and memory problems associated with schizophrenia.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

Inflammation Connected to Elevated Glutamate Could Guide Depression Treatments

A new study reports on which patients may respond best to depression treatments that target glutamate.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·May 8, 2015·4 min read

PTSD Linked to Accelerated Aging

A new study reports people with PTSD may also be at risk of accelerated aging.

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Featured Genetics

·April 16, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Overlap Found Between Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

According to a new study, researchers have discovered an overlap between Alzheimer's disease and two specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, CRP and plasma lipids.

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·July 8, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows Link Between Inflammation in Maternal Blood and Schizophrenia in Offspring

The presence of C-reactive protein in pregnant women's blood appears to be associated with a greater risk of schizophrenia in their offspring, a new study reports.