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·February 16, 2020·5 min read

AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Using AI technology to analyze CMR scans, researchers were able to precisely quantify the blood flow to the heart muscles of patients. Comparing the AI-generated blood flow results with health outcomes, the team found those with reduced blood flow were at increased risk of stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure. The machine-learning algorithm was able to predict which patients may die or suffer major adverse health events better than doctors could.

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·February 16, 2020·4 min read

Cough syrup drug being trialed as Parkinson’s treatment

Ambroxol, a medication approved to treat coughs, may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The medication is able to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and increases levels of GCase in patients' brains. Ambroxol also appears to reduce Parkinson's-related alpha-synuclein levels.

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·February 11, 2020·6 min read

Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents

Teens who are inactive for large portions of the day face an increased risk of developing depression.

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·January 20, 2020·5 min read

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

Study reveals racial disparities in access to the correct medications for Alzheimer's patients. Asian and black patients are less likely to be prescribed anti-dementia medications and have an increased likelihood of being prescribed antipsychotic medications.

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·January 15, 2020·4 min read

Having less sex linked to earlier menopause

Women who are sexually active on at least a monthly basis have a lower risk of early menopause than women who have sex less frequently, a new study reports.

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·January 5, 2020·5 min read

Up to 10,000 people could be living with rare neurological disorders

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS), two atypical parkinsonian syndromes, may be twice as common as previously believed, researchers report.

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·December 18, 2019·6 min read

Depression and suicide risk linked to air pollution

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to a higher risk of depression. Additionally, suicide risk is measurably higher on days when PM10 levels have been high for over three days following less polluted periods.

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·November 26, 2019·5 min read

One shot of ketamine could reduce problem drinking

A single shot of ketamine administered to heavy drinkers following reactivation of their drinking memories led to a rapid decrease in the urge to drink. The effect lasted for over nine months.

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·November 18, 2019·3 min read

Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development

Contractions of the diaphragm muscles during hiccuping evoke a significant response in the brain's cortex, causing two large brainwaves followed by a third. The third brainwave is similar to that evoked by noise.

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·October 30, 2019·4 min read

Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music

The human brain can recognize a familiar tune within 100 milliseconds of the onset of sound.

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·October 9, 2019·3 min read

Rest may help reduce PTSD symptoms

A period of wakeful rest can help reduce memory intrusions associated with PTSD.

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·September 21, 2019·4 min read

Babies born by C-section have different gut bacteria

The mode of delivery at birth is a significant factor in the composition of gut bacteria. Children born via cesarean section have reduced levels of 'good' bacteria and an increased number of pathogens linked to the hospital environment.

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AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Cough syrup drug being trialed as Parkinson’s treatment

Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

Having less sex linked to earlier menopause

Up to 10,000 people could be living with rare neurological disorders

Depression and suicide risk linked to air pollution

One shot of ketamine could reduce problem drinking

Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development

Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music

Rest may help reduce PTSD symptoms

Babies born by C-section have different gut bacteria

Glioblastoma’s Chaos Follows Predictable Rules

One Autism Mutation Collapses the Whole Gene Network

Why Bitter Coffee Starts to Taste So Good to Your Brain

Omega-3 DHA Eases Autism Behaviors by Calming Inflammation

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