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Doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma in people with epilepsy

For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new research published in the November 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 Nov 2023

New prodrug approach enhances drug delivery to brain cells

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the delivery of drugs into the brain, and especially into glial cells, can be enhanced with prodrugs that temporarily incorporate thyroxine or a thyroxine-like molecule.

8 Nov 2023

Researchers receive funding to explore factors associated with brain health in female military veterans

A pioneering multi-disciplined team of researchers from Northumbria University and Imperial College London has received funding for a novel study that will explore biological, psychological and social factors associated with brain health in female military veterans.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

PET scans of the heart identify people at risk for Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia

In a small study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart may identify people who will go on to develop Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia among those at-risk for these diseases.

7 Nov 2023

DZNE neuroscientist awarded 1.5 million euros to investigate biophysical phenomena relevant to brain diseases

Dr. Dragomir Milovanovic, a neuroscientist at DZNE's Berlin site, has been awarded an European Research Council (ERC) "Starting Grant" worth 1.5 million euros to investigate biophysical phenomena relevant to brain diseases in a groundbreaking research project.

7 Nov 2023

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Researchers investigated the role of genetics in the phenotypic association between screen time and psychiatric problems using a large population-based cohort study of preadolescents.

7 Nov 2023

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's disease progression, experts urge dietary shift

The interactions between the gut microbiome, lipids, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

7 Nov 2023

Blood test predicts MS disability worsening up to two years in advance

Multiple sclerosis patients whose blood tests reveal elevated NfL, a biomarker of nerve damage, could see worsening disability one to two years later, according to a new study spearheaded by researchers at UC San Francisco.

6 Nov 2023

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

How caffeine impacts cerebral blood flow

Caffeine consumption affects cerebral blood flow in young adults, with the study showing a dose-dependent reduction in arterial velocity post-intake. This impact on the cardiovascular system suggests caffeine's vasodilatory effects on cerebral arteries.

5 Nov 2023

Researchers pioneer a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis

Researchers at DZNE and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have pioneered a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis.

3 Nov 2023

Brain peptides activate GH–IGF-1 axis to prevent the progression of MASLD, study reveals

Various factors including obesity, diabetes, etc. are related to the etiology of steatotic liver disease (SLD) including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) etiology and resulted in the complications in various organs.

2 Nov 2023

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Cancer cells hijack normal biological processes, allowing them to multiply. For example, tumors spur construction of new blood vessels, building themselves "highways" to supply nutrients.

1 Nov 2023

Study highlights disparities in stroke care across socioeconomic groups

People who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-removing procedures after they have a stroke than people who live in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status, according to a study published in the November 1, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Nov 2023

CU professor of ophthalmology receives grant to study Parkinson's disease biomarkers

For some, the eyes are a window into the soul. But for Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, PhD, professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, they're a window into human health.

1 Nov 2023

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Researchers aimed to identify dependable protein biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS).

1 Nov 2023

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

News-Medical sits down with Dr. Federico Dajas-Bailador, a leading expert in axon biology and drug discovery.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 31 Oct 2023

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Researchers explore the links between non-dipper hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They find that OSA may cause non-dipper hypertension, a condition that exacerbates AD symptoms, but also note that treating OSA can mitigate hypertension and potentially slow AD progression.

29 Oct 2023

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology awarded to Marissa Scavuzzo for glial cell research

Marissa Scavuzzo, a postdoctoral fellow at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has won the 2023 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology for research in how glial cells in the intestine's nervous system operate.

27 Oct 2023

Nervous System News and Research

Latest Nervous System News and Research

Doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma in people with epilepsy

New prodrug approach enhances drug delivery to brain cells

Researchers receive funding to explore factors associated with brain health in female military veterans

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

PET scans of the heart identify people at risk for Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia

DZNE neuroscientist awarded 1.5 million euros to investigate biophysical phenomena relevant to brain diseases

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Gut health linked to Alzheimer's disease progression, experts urge dietary shift

Blood test predicts MS disability worsening up to two years in advance

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

How caffeine impacts cerebral blood flow

Researchers pioneer a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune encephalitis

Brain peptides activate GH–IGF-1 axis to prevent the progression of MASLD, study reveals

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Study highlights disparities in stroke care across socioeconomic groups

CU professor of ophthalmology receives grant to study Parkinson's disease biomarkers

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology awarded to Marissa Scavuzzo for glial cell research

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

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