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Credit: CC0 Public Domain A University of Queensland researcher has found molecular doorways that could be used to help deliver drugs into…

Posted on April 4th, 2024 by Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli Researchers found that acute…

Start Preamble Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of a…

1. IntroductionPeople suffering from coronavirus disease, 2019 (COVID-19) experience symptoms including dry cough, dyspnea, fatigue, fever, diarrhea, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and/or muscle pain . However, a distinctive…

1. IntroductionLow energy availability (LEA) occurs when either the energy intake is too low or the energy output through training is too high, leading to an insufficient amount of energy left to maintain normal physiological functions…

1 Introduction Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most prevalent form of dementia among the elderly (Mckhann et al., 1984), entails irreversible neurodegeneration. Progressive decline in cognitive abilities and memory deterioration are…

March 25, 2024 • Research Highlight People with schizophrenia and other disorders with psychosis symptoms often have difficulty forming and maintaining social…

March 27, 2024 • Feature Story • 75th Anniversary At a Glance:The Research Domain Criteria framework (RDoC) was created in 2010 by the National Institute of…

New York, NY (June 6, 2023) – In the midst of a growing national crisis of drug overdose deaths, the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI) announces today its findings of a mixed-method research study identifying how to reach, encourage…

Neurostimulation is commonly used for pain management and works via neuromodulation involving neuroplasticity. Various types of neurostimulation have been used to manage low back pain. The chronic low back pain neurostimulation therapy…

NEW YORK, NY (November 1, 2023) — The Ad Council, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Shatterproof, is inspiring millions to "Start With Hope” in a national…

1. IntroductionMultiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by clonal proliferation of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow (BM). In highly developed countries, MM accounts for 1.3% of all cancers, and its…

1. IntroductionThe perinatal period, spanning from pregnancy through to the postpartum period, represents a pivotal time of profound physiological, psychological, and social changes for both the mother and the developing baby . This…

1. IntroductionSleep is an active physiological and complex process; its variability in terms of quality and duration has cultural, social, environmental, psychological, behavioral, and pathophysiological influences . Moreover, sleeping…

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) ranks the second of the most common neurodegenerative diseases worldwide, primarily involving elderly individuals. It is featured by motor symptoms like bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity, as…

The prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) among delivery hospitalizations increased from about 13% in 2017 to 16% in 2019, affecting at least 1 in 7 delivery hospitalizations during this period, according to a CDC…

Brain Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 274: Autistic Traits and Somatic Symptom Disorders: What Is the Link? Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci14030274 Authors: Barbara Carpita Benedetta Nardi Valeria Tognini Francesca Poli Giulia…

1 Introduction Population aging emerges as a pivotal phenomenon of our era, reshaping the demographic landscape. This shift in age distribution is poised to amplify age-related conditions, particularly dementia (World Health…

Neurodegeneration poses a significant challenge for the fields of neuroscience and medicine, as it is the underlying cause of the development and advancement of numerous neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders . It encompasses the…

Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113861 In world-first research led by scientists at La Trobe University and Monash…

A molecularly defined and allocated Crym+ population of striatal astrocytes. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07138-0 UCLA…

Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week plays a crucial…

From February 26 through March 3, 2024, we recognize National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to recommit to showing compassion for and empowering our fellow Americans impacted by eating disorders. This also is a time to…

Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, but all you see is a new number…

1. IntroductionThe family is configured as the first socializing agent of any child, since its figure becomes essential for adequate cognitive, social, and economic stimulation, as well as for its comprehensive development . In the case…

This figure summarizes the outcomes following ultrasound stimulation. Low-intensity brainwave-like pattern ultrasound stimulation sequentially stimulates TRPA1 in…

Cervical Radiculopathy Presenting with Dystonic Tremor at Chiropractic Clinic The CDAHK calls on the government and the public to consider the findings of this study and support the necessary changes to legislation, ensuring that…

1. IntroductionPatients presenting for medical attention with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms often represent a real challenge and can be difficult to assess. In particular, the relatively non-specific clinical manifestations of…

1. IntroductionCollege education and its environment are essential milestones in the lives of students that assist and guide students to work towards achieving their educational goals and career objectives . Although the college phase…

1. IntroductionEmergency department (ED) overcrowding is a growing problem worldwide . It has been associated with increased waiting times, morbidity and mortality, and decreased quality of care . High ED users have historically been…

Suicidality by age among adults and adolescents. Credit: Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment (2023). DOI: 10.1177/11782218231216233…

How serotonin produced in the gut can influence mood and gastrointestinal disorders was the focus of a Jan. 12 NIEHS cross-divisional seminar by Kara Margolis, M.D., from Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center. Her talk centered on…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Biomedicines 2024, 12(2), 427; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12020427 (registering DOI) Submission received: 14 January 2024 /…

1. IntroductionMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) accompanied by a parallel neurodegenerative process . The disease predominantly affects women and is the…

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z This page includes plain language definitions of commonly used medical terms related to the brain. -A- Agnosia Agnosia is the inability to recognize and…

Credit: Martha Sexton/public domain Like humans, mice live in complex social groups, fight over territory and mates, and learn when it is…

MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dementia is a life-changing disease that alters memory, language and other cognitive functions in more than 55 million people worldwide. While psychiatric disorders have previously been evaluated as a…

1 Introduction Cognitive change after anesthesia and surgery can occur in any age group but is most common among geriatric patients (Moller et al., 1998). A postoperative decline in cognitive function is as-associated with decreased…

1. IntroductionNonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), which refers to deliberate self-inflicted harm without suicidal intent , has become a serious public health concern among adolescents. Although NSSI is a prevalent phenomenon, it remains…

1. IntroductionAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically begins in the first 30 months of life and affects the normal development of the brain in terms of social and communication skills . Common…

Alice Weinreb, PhD will give the 15th annual James H. Cassedy Lecture in the History of Medicine  on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. This talk will be live-streamed globally, and archived, by NIH VideoCasting and…

1. IntroductionCervical spine disorders (CSDs) are a common cause of neck pain and the fourth cause of disability worldwide .They mostly affect female adults aged 45–54 and males aged 45–59 , with prevalence ranging between 5.9% and…

For immediate release: October 19, 2020 Boston, MA – Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and…

What are birth disorders of the brain and spinal cord? Birth disorders of the brain and spinal cord generally occur during pregnancy and are often present at birth. They are rare and are caused by problems that happen during the…

1. IntroductionThe incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy in the United States (U.S.) is low at up to 1.72 per 1000 deliveries . During pregnancy, VTE risk is approximately five times higher, and in the 3 months…

1. IntroductionIn 2020, 40.3 million people in the United States aged 12 or older (or 14.5%) were classified as having a substance use disorder (SUD) . SUD care has historically focused on an acute care model that focuses on medical…

1 Introduction MDs encompass a wide spectrum of conditions, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), tremor, restless legs syndrome (RLS), chorea, athetosis, dystonia, ballism, myoclonus, tics, stereotypies, and ataxia. The impact of these…

News ReleaseWednesday, January 10, 2024 NIH-supported findings suggest the need to expand definitions of addiction treatment success beyond abstinence.Reducing stimulant use was associated with significant improvement in…

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A surprising MIT study published in Nature at the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility that light flickering at the frequency of a particular gamma-band brain rhythm could produce meaningful…