Does fungus cause Alzheimer's?
Traces of fungus have been discovered in the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers, researchers said Thursday, relaunching the question: might the disease be caused by an infectious microbe?
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For children with rare genetic disorder, more extensive epilepsy surgery yields better seizure control
Children with the genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) often need epilepsy surgery for severe, uncontrollable seizures. A new study finds that seizure control is improved for patients undergoing more extensive ...
Oct 15, 2015
The suffering of African refugees with psychosis
With Europe's migrant crisis showing no sign of ending, ground-breaking new research in the journal Psychosisexplores the harrowing experiences of refugees diagnosed with psychosis.
Oct 15, 2015
Research leads to change in medicine labelling for salt content
University of Dundee research that showed high salt levels in common medicines put patients at increased risk of cardiovascular events has led to a recommendation for a Europe-wide change in labelling legislation for medication.
Oct 15, 2015
Croatia legalises marijuana for medical use
Croatia allowed the sale and use of marijuana-derived products from Thursday, following a campaign sparked by the detention of a multiple sclerosis patient who grew the plant to ease his pain.
Oct 15, 2015
Peers and mental health can influence dating violence
A new emergency department study from the University of Michigan Injury Center looks deeper at risk and protective factors among teenagers who report dating violence and alcohol use.
Oct 15, 2015
