West Nile virus surges in Missouri, KC cases reported: Officials urge vigilance
Health officials are warning residents to remain on guard after Missouri experienced an increase in human West Nile virus cases so far this year.
Oct 10, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Paralysis
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Scientists look to commercial dyes to help them diagnose dementia
Today, when an aging parent, relative, or friend starts to forget things, a firm diagnosis can be surprisingly elusive.
Sep 4, 2025
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AI co-pilot boosts noninvasive brain-computer interface by interpreting user intent
UCLA engineers have developed a wearable, noninvasive brain-computer interface system that utilizes artificial intelligence as a co-pilot to help infer user intent and complete tasks by moving a robotic arm or a computer ...
Sep 1, 2025
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A stroke stole her ability to speak—18 years later, scientists used AI to bring it back
Ann Johnson became paralyzed after a brainstem stroke at age 30. As a participant in a clinical trial led by researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, she finally heard her voice again.
Aug 17, 2025
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Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus
An Australian man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said Thursday.
Jul 3, 2025
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New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants
As companies such as Elon Musk's Neuralink begin human trials of high-risk brain implants, a new proposal calls for a major change in how the U.S. handles injuries caused by the devices.
Jun 12, 2025
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AI tool enables automated evaluation of facial palsy, reports study
A "fine-tuned" artificial intelligence (AI) tool shows promise for objective evaluation of patients with facial palsy, reports an experimental study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
May 29, 2025
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Recovering from a stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year. Risk increases with age, especially after 55, but ...
May 28, 2025
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App uses music-driven facial exercises to aid stroke recovery and muscle control
Each year, approximately 15 million people suffer a stroke. Many subsequently suffer from facial paralysis, in which the facial muscles weaken. The quality of life of those affected is severely impaired, as they can no longer ...
May 6, 2025
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Brain-computer interface allows paralyzed users to customize their sense of touch
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists are one step closer to developing a brain-computer interface, or BCI, that allows people with tetraplegia to restore their lost sense of touch.
May 1, 2025
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