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New precision medicine trial shows promise for treating rare brain tumors

Papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs) are a rare type of brain tumor that cause substantial morbidity for patients.

13 Jul 2023

Social isolation linked to brain volume loss in older adults

Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume, and in areas of the brain affected by dementia, than people with more frequent social contact, according to a study published in the July 12, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Jul 2023

New heart cell atlas reveals detailed structure of the human heart

In a new study, published today (12 July) in Nature, researchers have produced the most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas to date, including the specialised tissue of the cardiac conduction system - where the heartbeat originates.

12 Jul 2023

Scientists identify signal essential for blood-brain barrier formation

What makes the vital layer of protective cells around the brain and spinal cord -; the blood-brain barrier -; more or less permeable has been one of the more mystifying questions in neuroscience.

12 Jul 2023

Research offers hope for patients with lower lip sensory loss

The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a branch of the trigeminal nerve and plays a vital role in providing sensation to the lower lip.

12 Jul 2023

Study provides unprecedented insights into the complexity of large-scale neural networks

That experiences leave their trace in the connectivity of the brain has been known for a while, but a pioneering study by researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and TUD Dresden University of Technology now shows how massive these effects really are.

11 Jul 2023

New technique could help identify rare genetic disorders while preserving privacy

Macquarie University researchers have demonstrated a new way of linking personal records and protecting privacy. The first application is in identifying cases of rare genetic disorders. There are many other potential applications across society.

10 Jul 2023

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Research discusses the process of discovering anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drugs from medicinal plants found in the Australian rainforest. It focuses on the pathways from the discovery of bioactive plants to the validation in an appropriate neuro-inflammatory mouse model, using some examples from their current research.

9 Jul 2023

Research uncovers mechanism linking deep sleep to blood sugar control

Researchers have known that a lack of quality sleep can increase a person's risk of diabetes. What has remained a mystery, however, is why.

7 Jul 2023

Children with mitochondrial disorders have weaker antibody response to viral infections, study finds

In a new study, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found that altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response to viral infections.

7 Jul 2023

Tick season is here: How to avoid ticks

It's tick season now and researchers from the University of Agder in Norway shed light on the myths and facts about these parasites.

7 Jul 2023

Quantum medicine: the way forward?

Study examines how quantum physics can contribute to medicine.

7 Jul 2023

OCT imaging method can improve diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

A study conducted by researchers from the Department of Neurology at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be significantly improved by additionally measuring the thickness of retinal layers in the eye.

6 Jul 2023

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Jul 2023

Fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels may increase risk of Alzheimer's

Older people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias compared to people who have steady levels, according to new research published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Jul 2023

AANS, CNS urge CMS to finalize rules to improve prior authorization

Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) joined 61 bipartisan senators and 233 members of the House of Representatives in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to swiftly finalize rules to increase transparency, streamline and standardize prior authorization (PA).

4 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023