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Researchers Trace Parkinson’s Damage in the Heart

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By the time typical symptoms of Parkinson's appear and patients are diagnosed with the disease, 60% of people experience significant damage to the heart's connections to the sympathetic nervous system. Researchers have investigated where inflammation and oxidative stress occur in the heart, and how this relates to heart problems associated with Parkinson's.... Read More...
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read
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Scientists Are Just Starting to Understand Autistic Adults’ Unique Health Needs

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Using a machine learning algorithm to analyse health records of individuals with autism, researchers have been able to identify both increased and decreased health risks associated with ASD. The study reports autistic adults have increased risk of developing hypothyroidism, cardiovascular disease and other neurological issues. By contrast, those with ASD are at decreased risk of alcohol abuse, hypertension and metastatic cancers.... Read More...
Artificial IntelligenceAutismdeep learningFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology6 min read