Neuroscience
The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur
Sudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.
May 19, 2023
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News tagged with vision problems
Neuroscience
Surgical versus nonsurgical treatment of pituitary apoplexy
The first prospective study comparing outcomes in patients with pituitary apoplexy—sudden bleeding or death of a pituitary tumor—found that patients managed medically fared as well as those treated surgically in the majority ...
Apr 24, 2023
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Genetics
Gene variants linked to cerebral arachnoid cysts overlap with developmental disorders, autism, and epilepsy
The most common type of brain cyst (arachnoid) has no known cause. New research investigating patients with these cysts has found something unexpected—a potential genetic link.
Health
Causes, symptoms and treatments for dry eyes
Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated.
Mar 3, 2023
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Ophthalmology
What are eye floaters?
Spots, flashes of light or darkness on any side of your vision could be a sign of eye floaters. Most often noticeable when looking at a plain, bright background, such as a blue sky or a white wall, eye floaters are a symptom ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
What happens if your thyroid is too active or not active enough?
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn how important it is that your thyroid functions properly.
Jan 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like disease
The cancer therapy known as CAR-T has revolutionized treatment of some blood cancers since it was introduced in 2017. The therapy uses genetically altered immune cells to home in on cancer cells and destroy them.
Dec 6, 2022
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Neuroscience
Study yields clues as to why Alzheimer's disease damages certain parts of the brain
Memory loss is often the first sign of Alzheimer's disease, followed by confusion and difficulty thinking. These symptoms reflect the typical pattern of worsening damage to brain tissues. Toxic clusters of proteins first ...
Nov 16, 2022
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Medical research
World-first clinical trial with 'man's best friend' could unlock treatment breakthrough for kids with cancer
Telethon Kids Institute is leading a unique clinical trial in pet dogs that could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, sarcoma.
Nov 14, 2022
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Health
Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health—here's why
Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) can have many benefits ...
Nov 3, 2022
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