Treatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine beneficial for Niemann-Pick disease

by Elana GotkineTreatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine (NALL) for 12 weeks yields better neurological status than placebo among patients with genetically confirmed Niemann-Pick disease type C, according to

Updated on: March 22,2024 19

Treatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine beneficial for Niemann-Pick disease

by Elana GotkineTreatment with N-acetyl-L-leucine (NALL) for 12 weeks yields better neurological status than placebo among patients with genetically confirmed Niemann-Pick disease type C, according to

Updated on:March 22,2024 19

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on: January 06,2024 11

Analgesic effects of VR distraction and mindfulness scenes associated with different electroencephalography signatures

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) can be used to modify patients' experience of pain. However, the current understanding of wha

Updated on:January 06,2024 11

Behind the wheel: Navigating driving with epilepsy

by Joy Mazur, International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJessica Veach didn't wait long enough at the stop sign."You got too excited," the instructor told her

Updated on: March 15,2024 10

Behind the wheel: Navigating driving with epilepsy

by Joy Mazur, International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJessica Veach didn't wait long enough at the stop sign."You got too excited," the instructor told her

Updated on:March 15,2024 10

New study suggests possible targets for multiple sclerosis vaccine development

byMedical University of ViennaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.015Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (

Updated on: January 26,2024 24

New study suggests possible targets for multiple sclerosis vaccine development

byMedical University of ViennaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.015Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the Epstein-Barr virus (

Updated on:January 26,2024 24

Brain implant successfully controls both seizures and OCD

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityOHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and patient Amber Pearson. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres HicksA patient at Oregon Health & Scienc

Updated on: January 05,2024 16

Brain implant successfully controls both seizures and OCD

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityOHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and patient Amber Pearson. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres HicksA patient at Oregon Health & Scienc

Updated on:January 05,2024 16

Evidence early, but emerging, that gamma rhythm stimulation can treat neurological disorders

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surprising MITstudypublished inNatureat the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that

Updated on: December 28,2023 9

Evidence early, but emerging, that gamma rhythm stimulation can treat neurological disorders

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surprising MITstudypublished inNatureat the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that

Updated on:December 28,2023 9

Study confirms safety of new flow-diverting stent in the treatment of brain aneurysms

byKing's College LondonIllustrative example of PEDV deployment and follow-up imaging. (A) Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) showing an aneurysm at the paraophthalmic segment of the left

Updated on: January 02,2024 16

Study confirms safety of new flow-diverting stent in the treatment of brain aneurysms

byKing's College LondonIllustrative example of PEDV deployment and follow-up imaging. (A) Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) showing an aneurysm at the paraophthalmic segment of the left

Updated on:January 02,2024 16

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Brooke Shields had a grand mal seizure—here's what you need to know about the condition

by Cian McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainActress and model Brooke Shields has revealed she suffered agrand mal seizurein September. In an interview, Shield

Updated on: January 10,2024 9

Brooke Shields had a grand mal seizure—here's what you need to know about the condition

by Cian McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainActress and model Brooke Shields has revealed she suffered agrand mal seizurein September. In an interview, Shield

Updated on:January 10,2024 9

New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: UK Research and InnovationMost neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these

Updated on: February 24,2024 14

New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: UK Research and InnovationMost neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

New method tracks how brain cells age

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.08.042Hospital nurseries routinely place soft bands around the tiny wrists of

Updated on: January 07,2024 19

New method tracks how brain cells age

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.08.042Hospital nurseries routinely place soft bands around the tiny wrists of

Updated on:January 07,2024 19

Elucidating the link between Guillain–Barré syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

by Kindai UniversityGBS, an immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy, causes transient autonomic dysfunctions, including heart, bladder, and bowel problems. Interestingly, however, GBS can also cause TCM

Updated on: April 30,2024 0

Elucidating the link between Guillain–Barré syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

by Kindai UniversityGBS, an immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy, causes transient autonomic dysfunctions, including heart, bladder, and bowel problems. Interestingly, however, GBS can also cause TCM

Updated on:April 30,2024 0