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·March 20, 2022·7 min read

Antabuse May Help Revive Vision in People With Progressive Blinding Disorders

Antabuse, a drug commonly prescribed to treat alcohol use disorder, may help to restore eyesight in people with genetic retinitis pigmentosa and other disorders associated with retinal degeneration.

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·March 18, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Explore Therapeutic Uses of Ketamine

Researchers report ketamine may have a broader use for the treatment of psychological disorders beyond a treatment for depression and anxiety.

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·March 17, 2022·6 min read

Lithium May Decrease Risk of Developing Dementia

A small study found people who received lithium, a drug commonly associated with the treatment of bipolar disorder, are less likely to develop dementia.

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·March 16, 2022·3 min read

Largest Ever Psychedelics Study Maps Changes of Conscious Awareness to Neurotransmitter Systems

Study reveals how psychedelic drug-induced changes in subjective awareness are rooted in specific neurotransmitter systems.

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·March 2, 2022·2 min read

Drug Candidate Reduced Brain Inflammation and Protected Against Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model

3,6’-dithiopomalidomide (DP), an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, protected mouse models of Alzheimer's disease against cognitive decline by reducing neuroinflammation.

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·February 22, 2022·3 min read

Plant Product Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Kushen, a dried root of a pea plant, may alleviate symptoms of neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease when combined with an enzyme inhibitor.

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·February 20, 2022·3 min read

Cough Suppressant Knocks Some Hearts Back Into Rhythm

Researchers report some over-the-counter cough suppressants can help correct heart rhythm problems in patients with QT syndrome.

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·February 6, 2022·3 min read

Non-invasive Method to Deliver Drugs to the Brain

Applying rapid short pulses of ultrasound can non-invasively deliver liposomes directly to the brain, across the blood-brain barrier.

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·January 29, 2022·2 min read

A New Way to Target Secondary Breast Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain

Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain using existing drugs.

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·January 18, 2022·7 min read

Study Highlights Connections Between Addictive Drugs and Brain Function in Mice

Study reveals the specific changes that occur in the brains of mice exposed to cocaine. The findings shed new light on the role of dopamine in addiction, and provide new insight into dopamine transmission in the brain.

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·January 15, 2022·4 min read

Hydroxychloroquine Delays Disability for Least Treatable Form of Multiple Sclerosis

Hydroxychloroquine shows promise for reducing some of the debilitating systems associated with primary progressive multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.