FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·July 15, 2016·5 min readA Fast Acting Drug for OCDA new study provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind OCD and suggests the disorder could be treated by a class of drugs that has been investigated in clinical trails.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2016·4 min readCannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain CellsA new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 28, 2016·5 min readSmall Doses of Anti-HIV Drug Could Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’sThe anti-HIV medication, efavirenz, could be a suitable candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 27, 2016·7 min readAnti-Anxiety Medication Limits Empathetic Behavior in RatsAccording to a new study, rats who were given the anxiolytic midazolam were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·June 25, 2016·4 min readDeveloping a New Treatment System for Brain CancerResearchers are developing nanocarriers that are twice as effective as liposomes at reaching glioblastoma brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 22, 2016·4 min readLong Term Use of Anticholinergic Drugs Increases Alzheimer’s RiskStudy reveals long term use of anticholinergic drugs, such as those used to treat allergies, can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·4 min readNew Drug to Prevent Migraine May Start to Work in DaysA new study reports a novel drug designed to treat migraine was associated with fewer headache hours for sufferers within 3 to 7 days following their first injection.Read More
