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·December 5, 2023·4 min read

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

A new study focuses on the placenta's role in transporting essential biological materials to the fetal brain. The findings reveal that extracellular vesicles from the placenta play a crucial role in this process, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders like ASD and schizophrenia.

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·September 20, 2023·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Combat Nicotine Cravings

Researchers discovered that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can potentially reduce cigarette cravings. The study revealed that individuals with nicotine dependence often have brain differences that might compromise their inhibitory control (IC).

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·July 29, 2022·5 min read

Prenatal Opioid Exposure May Trigger Neurological and Behavioral Changes Later in Life

Opioids impact the gut microbiome of developing fetuses, altering metabolic pathways and increasing the risks of both neurological and behavioral differences later in life.

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·April 26, 2022·4 min read

Gastrointestinal Issues Linked With Anxiety and Social Withdrawal for Kids With Autism

Researchers discovered a bi-directional relationship between internalizing symptoms, social withdrawal, and gastrointestinal problems in children and teens on the autism spectrum, reporting the symptoms seem to impact one another simultaneously.

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·April 19, 2022·3 min read

COVID-19 Pneumonia Increases Dementia Risk

Patients hospitalized for COVID-19 associated pneumonia had an increased risk of developing dementia compared to patients hospitalized for other forms of pneumonia.

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·January 12, 2022·3 min read

BPA Exposure of the Placenta Could Affect Fetal Brain Development

Direct transmission of BPA from a pregnant woman to her child via the placenta may have a negative impact on fetal brain development, researchers report.

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·January 12, 2021·4 min read

Cats May Help Increase Empathy and Decrease Anxiety for Kids With Autism

Cats may help increase empathy while reducing symptoms of separation anxiety in children with autism, a new study reports.

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·October 16, 2020·5 min read

The Most Effective Drugs for Common Type of Neuropathic Pain

A study of four drugs to combat chronic neuropathic pain finds Nortriptyline has the highest efficacious percentage and lowest quit rate.

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·September 23, 2020·4 min read

Gut Microbiome Plays Important Role in Sleep Regulation

Obstructive sleep apnea alters the gut microbiome in mice. Transplanting gut bacteria from mice with OSA to those without the disorder caused sleep disruptions.

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·February 11, 2020·5 min read

Research points to potential brain marker of stress and its effects on problem solving

Genetics testing revealed those with a greater susceptibility to stress have at least one copy of a variation in the serotonin transporter gene. Additionally, changes to connections in the middle temporal gyrus related to changes in cognitive performance during stress.