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·October 6, 2024·6 min read

Microplastics Found in Human Brains, Raising Health Concerns

A new study has found microplastics in human brains for the first time, raising concerns about the potential health impact. Researchers analyzed samples from autopsies and discovered an accumulation of plastic particles in brain tissue, likely due to exposure through food, water, and air.

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·October 5, 2024·5 min read

New Molecule Offers Hope for Parkinson’s by Outperforming L-Dopa

A new study has discovered that ophthalmic acid, a molecule in the brain, acts like a neurotransmitter to regulate motor function, similar to dopamine. In Parkinson’s mouse models, this molecule improved movement for over 20 hours—far longer than the effects of the current treatment, L-dopa.

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·October 4, 2024·6 min read

COVID-19 Affects Memory and Cognition for Up to a Year

Healthy adults who contracted COVID-19 had subtle but measurable declines in memory and cognitive performance lasting up to a year. These differences were found through sensitive testing under controlled conditions, though all scores remained within normal ranges, and none of the participants reported lasting cognitive symptoms.

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·October 4, 2024·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Brain Shrinkage Follows No Single Pattern

A new study finds that brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients does not follow a uniform pattern. Researchers examined thousands of brain scans and found that individuals showed varied shrinkage patterns over time. Those with faster shrinkage in specific brain regions were more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. This personalized approach to brain mapping may lead to tailored treatments based on individual brain changes.

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·October 3, 2024·6 min read

Dual-Targeting Drug Halts Tau Accumulation in Alzheimer’s

Scientists have developed a drug that targets both major aggregation-promoting sites of the Tau protein, a key player in Alzheimer's disease. This peptide inhibitor, RI-AG03, effectively prevents Tau buildup in lab studies and fruit flies, offering hope for new Alzheimer's treatments.

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·October 3, 2024·4 min read

Chronic Pain Patients Favor Cannabis Legalization

A study found that 71% of adults with chronic pain support federal legalization of medical cannabis, compared to 59% of physicians. The research highlights a gap in attitudes toward cannabis policies between patients and doctors, especially regarding insurance coverage for cannabis treatments.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

Cannabis Pill Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients by 30%

A new study reveals that dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC, can reduce agitation in Alzheimer’s patients by 30%. Unlike current medications, dronabinol showed fewer side effects, such as delirium or seizures, making it a safer alternative.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

Personalized Immune Therapy Offers Hope for MS Patients

A new study explores the use of tolerogenic dendritic cells (tolDCs) to restore immune balance in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients without compromising their immune system. The research reveals that MS patients’ immune cells have a pro-inflammatory signature, even after being modified for therapy.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

Time of Day Affects Key Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

New research shows that the time of day when blood samples are taken significantly impacts the levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers, including p-tau217, which is crucial for early diagnosis. Biomarker levels were found to be lowest in the morning and highest in the evening, indicating that timing could affect dementia diagnosis and monitoring.

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·October 2, 2024·6 min read

First Full Brain Map of Adult Fruit Fly Created

Researchers have created the first neuron-by-neuron map of an adult fruit fly brain, marking a major achievement in brain mapping. The map, built using 21 million images, connects nearly 140,000 neurons and 50 million synapses, making it the most complex brain map of any adult animal to date.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

MRI-Guided Radiation Shows Promise for Glioblastoma

MRI-guided radiation, or MRI-linac, can monitor glioblastoma tumor changes in real-time during radiation therapy. Researchers found that daily MRI scans accurately matched tumor changes detected by standard imaging 74% of the time and predicted growth earlier in 26% of cases.

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·October 2, 2024·4 min read

Safer Epilepsy Treatment for Pregnant Women with Drug Combo

Rapamycin could counteract the harmful effects of Sodium Valproate, a common epilepsy medication, on fetal spinal cord development. Sodium Valproate is widely prescribed but poses risks during pregnancy, causing spinal malformations in fetuses.

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Neurology

Microplastics Found in Human Brains, Raising Health Concerns

New Molecule Offers Hope for Parkinson’s by Outperforming L-Dopa

COVID-19 Affects Memory and Cognition for Up to a Year

Alzheimer’s Brain Shrinkage Follows No Single Pattern

Dual-Targeting Drug Halts Tau Accumulation in Alzheimer’s

Chronic Pain Patients Favor Cannabis Legalization

Cannabis Pill Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients by 30%

Personalized Immune Therapy Offers Hope for MS Patients

Time of Day Affects Key Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

First Full Brain Map of Adult Fruit Fly Created

MRI-Guided Radiation Shows Promise for Glioblastoma

Safer Epilepsy Treatment for Pregnant Women with Drug Combo

Looksmaxxing Trend Poses Health Risks for Young Men

How “Pink Noise” in Conversation Makes Chats Enjoyable

Can Obesity Drugs Protect the Brain?

SuperAger AI Connectome Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Early

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