St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have found that the enzymes ULK1 and ULK2 play a key role in breaking down cell structures called stress granules, whose persistence leads to toxic buildup of proteins that ...
Apr 10, 2019
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A simple MRI method that measures iron content can provide a more comprehensive picture of the consequences of stroke-related damage to the brain, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. Researchers said ...
Mar 12, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Approximately one in five individuals may develop mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), according to a study recently published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Mar 6, 2019
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A new CAMH study shows for the first time that people experiencing clinical depression have higher levels of a brain protein called MAO-B. The finding—published online today in JAMA Psychiatry - opens the door to a new ...
Mar 6, 2019
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental condition caused by a traumatic event. People with PTSD may experience intrusive memories, negative thoughts, anxiety and chronic pain. The condition is typically treated ...
Feb 13, 2019
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A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), suggesting the importance of follow-up care for these patients. Scientists ...
Jan 30, 2019
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Despite the short-term relief from the government shutdown, there's a growing feeling that what appears to be political chaos in Washington is rippling across the country.
Jan 29, 2019
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Despite the strong association between diabetes and dementia, how insulin deficiency affects brain function remains unclear. A recent study published in The FASEB Journal used a mouse model to investigate this mechanism.
Jan 24, 2019
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Female military veterans who have traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder or depression long after their service may be more likely to later develop dementia than female veterans without those conditions, according ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Traumatic experiences can become deeply entrenched in a person's memory. How can fears following a traumatic event be reduced in the long term and prevented from becoming a permanent stress-related disorder? Researchers at ...
Dec 11, 2018
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