Adults who mix cannabis with opioids for pain report higher anxiety and depression
Compared to opioid use alone, co-use of cannabis and opioids to treat pain is associated with increased anxiety and depression symptoms in adults.... Read More...
Neurology
– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.
Alzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake
Tau accumulations disrupt wake-promoting neurons. The findings help explain why day-time napping and sleep disruptions are often reported in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...
High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in the future
Far-infrared free-electron lasers may be a new way in which we fight the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the technology can break down protein aggregates associated with the disease deep within the brain.... Read More...
The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells
A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.... Read More...
Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people
In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Exercise can have a positive benefit in preventing or slowing physical signs of Alzheimer's disease in those with a genetic predisposition.... Read More...
How chronic stress causes brain damage
Chronic stress causes autophagy in adult hippocampal neural stem cells. This results in a decline of hippocampal neurogenesis. Cognitive deficits and mood disorders that arise as a result of chronic stress are a result of autophagic death of hippocampal neural stem cells.... Read More...
Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes
Teriflunomide, a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows promise for the treatment of glioblastoma when coupled with targeted cancer therapies.... Read More...
Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine headache
Drinking three or more cups of coffee a day can trigger the onset of a headache for patients with episodic migraines.... Read More...
Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven
Participating in musical and dance activities improve the quality of life for older adults with dementia after just six sessions.... Read More...
New data indicates rise in opioid use for migraine treatment
Almost 1 in 5 people now use opioids to treat migraines. Researchers say a growing number of patients are using opioids to replace medications approved and specially designed to treat migraines, despite knowing the risks of opioid use.... Read More...
Routine hits playing football cause damage to the brain
Sustained hits following one season of playing football are enough to cause structural alterations to the brain. When players sustain a concussion, structural brain integrity decreases, and levels of tau increase. Researchers say, while concussions are a prime concern for those who play football, sustained hits also pose a threat to neurological health.... Read More...