MeSH tree: A12.207.270.210
A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a patient dies and an autopsy is performed. But now, UC San Francisco researchers have found a way ...
Jul 3, 2024
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University of Cincinnati researchers have pioneered an animal model that sheds light on the role an understudied organ in the brain has in repairing damage caused by stroke.
Jul 1, 2024
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A large team of neuroscientists, biochemists and Alzheimer's specialists affiliated with institutions in the U.S. and Iceland has created a protein map to look for patterns in cerebrospinal fluid that may serve as markers ...
A test that looks for genetic hallmarks of brain cancers in samples of cerebrospinal fluid can decrease the time to diagnosis and eliminate the need for invasive brain biopsies for some patients. Mass General Brigham experts ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Leptomeningeal disease is a rare but lethal complication faced by late-stage melanoma patients. It occurs when cancer cells spread to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, or the leptomeninges. This condition, ...
Jun 11, 2024
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A team of medical researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, in China, working with a colleague from Nanyang Technological University, in Singapore, has developed a noninvasive way to monitor biomarkers ...
There's no doubt sleep is good for the brain. It allows different parts to regenerate and helps memories stabilize. When we don't get enough sleep, this can increase stress levels and exacerbate mental health issues.
Jun 3, 2024
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The protein sTREM2 plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease, but the role is complex and poorly understood. In the early stages of the disease, sTREM2 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid fall relative to healthy people's, ...
May 31, 2024
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A new mathematical model offers hope for better prediction and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Most mathematical models of Alzheimer's are theoretical, focusing on short term molecular and cellular-level changes that cannot ...
Apr 11, 2024
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