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Study Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic Pain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 4, 2018

A controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.... Read More...

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Experimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

A newly developed experimental drug, that contains similar compounds to those in diabetes medications, slows the progression of Parkinson's in mouse models of the disease, researchers report.... Read More...

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Could Aspirin Help Treat Alzheimer’s?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

Researchers say the popular over the counter medication Aspirin could help reduce Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques. ... Read More...

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Can Hallucinogens Curb Cocaine Use?

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2018

A new study will investigate whether psilocybin can help curb cocaine addiction. Researchers are currently seeking people with a history of cocaine abuse to participate in the study.... Read More...

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Novel Drug Therapy Partially Restores Hearing: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

Researchers have been able to partially restore hearing in mouse models of an inherited form of progressive human deafness with the help of a small molecule based drug.... Read More...

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Poliovirus Therapy for Recurrent Glioblastoma Has 3 Year Survival Rate of 21%

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

A new study reports a genetically modified poliovirus therapy has been shown to improve long term survival rates in recurrent glioblastoma brain cancer patients. Researchers say the therapy had a three year survival rate for 21 percent of participants in a phase 1 clinical trial, compared to just 4% of patients who received more standard treatments. ... Read More...

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Cannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2018

Researchers say a new cannabis derived drug, which is expected to receive full approval from the FDA this week, will be a vital intervention for children with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.... Read More...

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Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.... Read More...

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One-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers say almost one third of Americans are unknowingly taking medications that can increase depression and suicide risks.... Read More...

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A Hangover Pill? Tests Show Promise

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2018

Researchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not receive the medication.... Read More...

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