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·November 4, 2022·4 min read

Blood Pressure Drug Could Be a Potential Treatment for Black Patients With Alzheimer’s

Black people are almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease later in life than white people. Researchers report Telmisartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II, appears to be helpful in preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease in Black individuals. The drug did not show the same potential in white people.

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·October 24, 2022·4 min read

Oxytocin Derivative Improves Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s

An intranasally delivered oxytocin derivative helped improve cognitive function and reduced cognitive impairment in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 19, 2022·4 min read

Pain Relief Without Side Effects and Addiction

Researchers have developed a new substance that activates adrenalin receptors rather than opioid receptors to help relieve chronic pain. The new compounds have similar pain-relieving qualities as opioids but do not appear to induce respiratory depression or addiction.

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·October 18, 2022·4 min read

Supercharging Brain Stimulation by Repurposing an Antibiotic

D-Cycloserine, an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis, increases the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation for those with major depressive disorder.

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·October 12, 2022·4 min read

Small-Molecule Drug Reverses Neural Effects of Concussion

ISRIB, a small molecule that blocks the integrated stress response, can reverse the neural and cognitive effects of a concussion in mice weeks after a brain injury has occurred.

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·October 6, 2022·4 min read

Promising Medication for Sleep Apnea

Reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor normally prescribed for depression, can reduce sleep apnea symptom severity.

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·September 25, 2022·4 min read

Could Monoclonal Antibodies Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?

Researchers are developing a monthly monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment and management of chronic pain. The hope is this new therapy can replace opioids for pain management.

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·September 24, 2022·5 min read

A Potential New Treatment for Brain Tumors

Researchers study the effect of letrozole , a drug designed for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, on glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·September 21, 2022·4 min read

Looking at Images of People Smiling at You Extends Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine

Automated computer-based training that focuses on positive words and images helps prolong the antidepressant effects of ketamine for those with treatment-resistant depression.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

Heart Medication Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Spironolactone, a medication commonly used to lower blood pressure and for treating heart-related problems, shows potential for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.

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·September 3, 2022·6 min read

Steroids Linked to Structural and Volume Changes in Brain White and Grey Matter

Steroids prescribed for a range of inflammatory conditions alter the structure and volume of grey and white matter in the brain. The findings shed light on why people who use medical steroids may experience psychological problems, including anxiety, mania, and depression.

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·September 1, 2022·4 min read

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

Prescribing psychedelic therapies including MDMA and psilocybin in combination with counseling and psychotherapy improve symptoms for those with PTSD.

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neuropharmacology

Blood Pressure Drug Could Be a Potential Treatment for Black Patients With Alzheimer’s

Oxytocin Derivative Improves Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s

Pain Relief Without Side Effects and Addiction

Supercharging Brain Stimulation by Repurposing an Antibiotic

Small-Molecule Drug Reverses Neural Effects of Concussion

Promising Medication for Sleep Apnea

Could Monoclonal Antibodies Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain?

A Potential New Treatment for Brain Tumors

Looking at Images of People Smiling at You Extends Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine

Heart Medication Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Steroids Linked to Structural and Volume Changes in Brain White and Grey Matter

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Psychological Well-Being Over Age 50

Exoskeleton Reads Faint Muscle Signals to Overcome Hand Paralysis

Invisible Tire Dust Hijacks Alzheimer’s Predictor Genes

Multilingualism Subtracts Up to 13 Years from Brain Age

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