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Lemonade, Crowdsourcing to Help Fund Girl's Brain Surgery
Liza Scott's family is raising money for her upcoming brain surgery the old-fashioned way -- and the new-fashioned way. WebMD Health News
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Anti-Hyperlipidemia Drug Improves Brain Connectivity Schizophrenia
Fenofibrate, a drug developed to control cholesterol, alleviated brain and behavioral abnormalities in mouse models of schizophrenia.
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Anti-CD20s Linked to Higher COVID-19 Severity in MS
Because other DMTs were not linked to extra risk, experts are recommending their continued use in treating MS. Medscape Medical News
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mRNA Vaccine Developed to Treat MS-Like Condition in Mice
When injected with the new mRNA vaccine, mice with multiple sclerosis-like symptoms developed less severe symptoms than would normally occur.
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Sun Exposure Linked to Reduced Pediatric MS Risk
The findings are consistent with the known role of low sun exposure as a risk factor for adult MS; the reduced risk is apparent even with the use of sun protection. Medscape Medical News
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Vision Impairment Is Associated With Mortality
Meta-analysis reveals those who have visual impairments or are blind have a higher risk of mortality compared to peers with better vision. The study found mortality risk was 29% higher in those with mild visual impairment and rose to 89%…
Certain DMTs in MS May Attenuate COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe for patients with multiple sclerosis, a neurologist told colleagues, but those who are on disease-modifying therapy, or about to begin it, should be cautious about the timing of their shots.…
How Does Your Brain Process Emotions? Answer Could Help Address Loneliness Epidemic
Specific brain regions respond in opposing ways when exposed to emotional stimuli associated with loneliness and wisdom.
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RECOVERY Trial of COVID Treatments Stops Colchicine Arm
Recruitment was halted for lack of efficacy in patients hospitalized with the disease. Medscape Medical News
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A Swing and a Hit? Golf Beneficial in Parkinson's Disease
Playing golf improves mobility and balance in Parkinson's better than tai chi, the gold standard exercise for improved balance and falls prevention in this patient population, early research suggests. Medscape Medical News
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Outcome of endovascular treatment within and beyond 6 h without perfusion software
Outcome of endovascular treatment within and beyond 6 h without perfusion software
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Shared genetic etiology between Parkinson’s disease and blood levels of specific lipids
Shared genetic etiology between Parkinson’s disease and blood levels of specific lipids
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Gait speed in clinical and daily living assessments in Parkinson’s disease patients: performance…
Gait speed in clinical and daily living assessments in Parkinson’s disease patients: performance versus capacity
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Treatable Sleep Disorder Common in People With Thinking and Memory Problems
Obstructive sleep apnea is when breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Research has shown people with this sleep disorder have an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, it is treatable.…
Primary Care Clinicians Neglect Hearing Loss, Survey Finds
A single-question screener may be an efficient way to increase hearing evaluations, doctors suggest. Medscape Medical News
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Whole genome methylation and transcriptome analyses to identify risk for cerebral palsy (CP) in…
Whole genome methylation and transcriptome analyses to identify risk for cerebral palsy (CP) in extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGAN)
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Perampanel in brain tumor and SMART-syndrome related epilepsy – A single institutional experience
Epilepsy is common in patients with brain tumors and frequently presents as the first clinical manifestation of an underlying tumor. Despite a number of available antiepileptic drugs (AED), brain tumor related epilepsy (BTRE) may still…
Study reveals close link between Parkinson's disease and certain immune cells in the blood
Parkinson's disease has always been considered a brain disorder. However, new research reveals a close link between the disease and certain immune cells in the blood.
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Astrocytes Derived From Patients With Bipolar Disorder Malfunction
Astrocytes derived from pluripotent stem cells of bipolar patients provide suboptimal support for neural activity. The malfunction can be traced to the inflammation-promoting molecule, interleukin-6.
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Brain State Behind Social Interaction Uncovered
The activity of different populations of neurons in the amygdala governs whether mice interact with their peers, or indulge in self-centered behaviors.
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