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·November 24, 2020·4 min read

How the Brain ‘Rewires’ After Disease

Findings have implications for a better understanding of how brain plasticity occurs.

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·July 14, 2020·4 min read

Link Between Delirium and Brain Energy Disruption Discovered

Artificially inducing peripheral inflammation in mice triggered the sudden onset of delirium-like cognitive dysfunction, and this was mediated by a disturbance in energy metabolism.

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·June 11, 2020·4 min read

Hallucinations in people with seizures may point to suicide risk

8% of patients with a history of seizures reported experiencing hallucinations. Of the 8%, 53% reported one or more suicide attempts. Findings suggest hallucinations associated with seizures are not just incidental but are a marker for mental health risks and suicidal behavior.

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·April 7, 2020·3 min read

Could vitamin D help in fight against COVID-19?

Study reveals vitamin D could help to boost the immune system response and has been shown to help prevent other respiratory infections.

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recovery

By inhibiting a particular receptor microglia use to survive, researchers reduced neuroinflammation and prompted recovery following traumatic brain injury in mouse models.

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·October 9, 2019·4 min read

New research raises important questions on how mental illness is currently diagnosed

Researchers argue the existing categorical framework for mental illnesses needs to be revised, citing a substantial overlap between disorders, with most patients meeting the criteria for multiple disorders.

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·June 7, 2019·4 min read

Scientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune system

Hepatitis C virus increases the expression of SOCS, dulling the normal immune system response to viral infections. This may explain why Hepatitis C 'hides' in the immune system, leading to a lack of diagnosis in those suffering the infection.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

Researchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.

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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.

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·July 10, 2018·4 min read

Immune Discovery Should Help Improve Vaccines for Infants and Newborns

A new discovery about immune response in infants may help improve vaccine efficacy, researchers report.

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·June 28, 2018·3 min read

People Undergoing Voluntary and Involuntary ECT Treatment Have Similar Outcomes

Researchers report both those who received voluntary and involuntary electroconvulsive therapy reported their symptoms were much improved following treatment.