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Medical Xpress / Tiny peptide shows promise in slowing epilepsy progression

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people live with epilepsy, a condition marked by recurring seizures that can also affect ...

3 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Neuron position found less crucial for brain connectivity than once thought

The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the processing of sensory information, the encoding of memories, attention processes, and decision-making. ...

13 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Older adults' turning movements reveal hidden balance strategies that may reduce falls

About one in three older adults fall each year, which often leads to broken bones, hip fractures, and other injuries that can contribute to a marked decline in their quality of life and leads to over $50 billion in medical ...

Medical Xpress / Antidepressants not linked to worse early outcomes after traumatic brain injury

Taking certain antidepressants at the time of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not associated with an increased risk of death, brain surgery, or longer hospital stays, according to a new study. For the study, researchers ...

5 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Continued exposure to certain heavy metals linked to ADHD in childhood

Impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulty concentrating are some of the symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is estimated that 6% of schoolchildren in Catalonia suffer to a greater or lesser ...

Medical Xpress / Down syndrome's unique cancer risk profile mapped across lifespan

Children with Down syndrome have a significantly increased risk of leukemia, while adults have a lower risk of several common solid tumors, according to a new register study from Karolinska Institutet published in the British ...

5 hours ago in Immunology
Medical Xpress / Interferon signal reprograms macrophage mitochondria to promote inflammation resolution, finds study

When our body fights an infection, the immune system must quickly activate defenses and trigger a beneficial inflammatory response. But it is just as important to resolve that inflammation and return to homeostasis. Macrophages ...

10 hours ago in Immunology
Medical Xpress / Prepping for future pandemics: MERS vaccine candidate shows long-lasting immune response

A new study has shown for the first time that an experimental vaccine against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) induces a stable and functional immune response in humans that persists for at least two years after a ...

9 hours ago in Immunology
Medical Xpress / A neural basis for dumb decisions: Why paying more or waiting in line for an item increases its value in our minds

Ahab hunting down Moby Dick. Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner. Learning Latin. Walking over hot coals. Standing in a long line for boba tea or entrance to a small, overpriced clothing retail store. Forking up for luxury ...

10 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Early do-not-attempt-resuscitation orders aren't driving disparities in cardiac arrest survival, finds study

Black and Hispanic patients experience lower survival rates after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) than white patients. But a new Yale study suggests that differences in the use of early do-not-attempt-resuscitation (DNAR) ...

6 hours ago in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / Map of autism mutations shows diverse genes converge on shared brain pathways

UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights into the ways diverse ...

10 hours ago in Genetics
Medical Xpress / No more jet lag? Scientists discover oral compound that helps 'reset' the body clock forward

A Japanese research team has discovered a new compound that can advance the body's internal clock—offering hope for faster recovery from jet lag and better adaptation to night-shift work. The compound, called Mic-628, specifically ...

11 hours ago in Neuroscience