FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72%Children who contracted COVID-19 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new Type 1 diabetes cases in those under 18 who contracted COVID-19.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 30, 2022·6 min readBetter Blood Sugar Control in Teens May Limit Diabetes-Related Brain DamageBetter glucose control can improve brain structure and function in young people with Type 1 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 26, 2022·3 min readParental Type 1 Diabetes Can Affect Children’s Cognitive DevelopmentType 1 diabetes in either parent was associated with an increased risk of cognitive development problems and lower academic performance in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2021·3 min readBrain Discovery May Lead to Solutions for OvereatingNeurons in the infralimbic cortex control the link between food cues and behavioral actions, such as overeating or bad food choices. When these neurons are regulated, the rat models consumed fewer treats.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 10, 2021·5 min readDiabetes Complications in Young Children Target the BrainVerbal IQ, overall IQ, and brain volume are lower in children with type 1 diabetes than in their peers without the disorder. Researchers believe the cognitive and brain development differences are associated with hyperglycemia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 10, 2019·2 min readType 1 diabetes may have an impact on the developing brain in childrenChildren with type 1 diabetes have slower growth of total cortical and subcortical gray and white matter compared to their peers without diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2019·4 min readNew compounds could be used to treat autoimmune disordersResearchers have developed small molecules that inhibit one of the main enzymes implicated in autoimmune response. The research could lead to potential new medications for a range of autoimmune diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 26, 2019·6 min readAutoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?Researchers consider why those with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a previous diagnosis of stress-related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 8, 2018·4 min readConnection Between Intestinal Bacteria and Diabetes DevelopmentA new method for studying the mircobiome has allowed researchers to identify a connection between metabolism in gut bacteria and the development of diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 1, 2018·4 min readInflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep DisordersUsing new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2018·4 min readNo Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorder RiskResearchers report they have found no increased risk of autoimmune diseases in girls who received the HPV4 vaccine. The study adds to a growing body of evidence for the safety of the vaccine.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 1, 2017·4 min readMissing Signals Lead to Diabetic Nerve InjuryA mouse study reveals nerve cells damaged as a result of diabetes may not be repairable due to low levels of specific cytokines.Read More
