Psychology & Psychiatry
Is it normal to forget words while speaking?
We've all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can't find the word we want to use, even though we're certain we know it.
Sep 26, 2023
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News tagged with brain damage
Medical research
New evidence indicates patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest
Up to an hour after their hearts had stopped, some patients revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had clear memories afterward of experiencing death, and while unconscious, had brain patterns linked to thought and ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Medications
Q&A: What to know about over-the-counter Narcan
Narcan, an emergency opioid overdose reversal treatment, will soon be available at U.S. pharmacies without a prescription for about $45. The Food and Drug Administration approved Emergent BioSolutions Inc.'s spray for over-the-counter ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
New blood test detects a key indicator of Parkinson's disease
Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson's disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens.
Aug 30, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice
In what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.
Aug 8, 2023
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Neuroscience
New analysis shows surgery is safe and effective for people with unruptured brain arteriovenous malformation
Contrary to the results of a seminal study in the field, a recent analysis presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting indicates that surgical approaches (embolization, microsurgery, ...
Aug 2, 2023
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Neuroscience
New study links brain waves directly to memory
Neurons produce rhythmic patterns of electrical activity in the brain. One of the unsettled questions in the field of neuroscience is what primarily drives these rhythmic signals, called oscillations. University of Arizona ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Health
EPA awards $58 million to help schools, day care centers remove lead from drinking water
The Biden administration on Monday awarded $58 million in grants to help schools and daycare centers remove lead from drinking water. The announcement came during an event in Boston.
Jul 26, 2023
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Neuroscience
New study reveals why defense against brain corrosion declines in people with Alzheimer's disease
A new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University revealed that the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be slowed by suppressing a specific protein in the brain that causes corrosion.
Jul 24, 2023
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Neuroscience
Immune cells in the brain may reduce damage during seizures and promote recovery, according to study in mice
Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain. Seizure disorders like epilepsy affect over 65 million people worldwide and can have profound effects on a person's quality of life, cognitive function and overall ...
Jul 13, 2023
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