Surge in Rare Pediatric Brain Disorder Linked to Flu Season - News Center
A surge in a rare but devastating brain disorder in children has been linked to the 2024-2025 flu season, according to a nationwide study published in JAMA.| News Center
OBJECTIVE: The astrocyte–neuron lactate shuttle is the mechanism by which astrocytic lactate is transferred to neurons to maintain brain function and is modulated by astrocytic glycogen content. The aims of this study were to determine whether mulberry leaf extracts promote astrocytic glycogen accumulation and to explore the active compounds of mulberry leaf extracts. MATERIALS AND […] L'articolo Mulberry leaf extracts and quercetin glycosides promote glycogen accumulation in astrocytes s...| European Review
ISSCR appoints Dr. Jaime Imitola chair of its Education Committee and honors him with its 2025 Public Service Award.| UConn Today
Ethan Nguyen is the first pediatric patient to become part of an NIH-funded study that began in 2022 and is led by UC Irvine. The post National brain mapping study receives its first ‘magical’ gift from patient with cancer appeared first on CHOC Pediatrica.| CHOC Pediatrica
If you care for an older adult, it’s important to know about delirium. This condition is marked by sudden changes in a person’s ability to pay attention or respond coherently, and it requires immediate attention. “Delirium is an acute medical emergency,” says UNC Health pulmonologist and geriatrician C. Adrian Austin, MD. “It’s a sign that… The post How to Recognize Delirium first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
There’s a small part of your brain, the cerebellum, that makes it possible for you to speak, walk, write, feed yourself and learn to play a musical instrument. When the cerebellum gets damaged, you lose control of those movements, resulting in a condition called ataxia. Ataxia can make a person look intoxicated. They may be… The post What is Ataxia? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Background Paediatric generalised convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) are some thing we see a fair amount of in Virchester. Many are a result of febrile seizures, but as we are a […] The post JC: Ketamine or Midazolam as first choice for Paediatric Status Epilepticus? St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.| St.Emlyn's
A surge in a rare but devastating brain disorder in children has been linked to the 2024-2025 flu season, according to a nationwide study published in JAMA.| News Center
A neurologist warns that growing bureaucracy and insurance interference are driving private medical practices to extinction, threatening physician autonomy and patient care.| KevinMD.com
Researchers have discovered that brain cancer cells reprogram their sugar metabolism, a vulnerability that can be exploited in mice to impede tumor growth and enhance therapeutic outcomes. Glioblastomas are the most aggressive type of malignant brain tumor, and patients diagnosed with this condit| SciTechDaily
In response to the current federal funding crisis, the Les Turner ALS Foundation announced that it will make a $500,000 gift to support ALS research at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. With a federal funding freeze on Northwestern research, this historic gift will support researchers in pursuit of a cure for the disease.| www.feinberg.northwestern.edu
In July 2020, Rowin, a lively 6-year-old from Bozeman, Montana, began experiencing frequent and uncontrollable daytime naps. This disrupted his daily routine and concerned his family. Despite multiple visits to pediatricians and specialists, a definitive diagnosis remained mysterious. Frustrated by the lack of progress, Rowin’s family sought a referral to a sleep specialist in Bozeman.…| Rady Children's Health
Mother of a child with a rare disease unites other families on the same path. The Yiu family knows all too well the struggles that come with having a child with an undiagnosed disease. When Caroline Cheung-Yiu and Bandy Yiu’s son, Alex, began to progressively lose motor function at age 2 1/2, it was the…| Rady Children's Health
Hippocrates’ directive of “let food be thy medicine” has been around for millennia. But for Jong Rho, MD, chief of the Division of Neurology at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and a professor in the Departments of Neurosciences, Pediatrics and Pharmacology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, it still rings true. Dr.…| Rady Children's Health
A Talmudic teaching warns that “the best physicians” may face burnout and isolation. Learn why asking for help is essential to preserving well-being and patient care.| KevinMD.com
The Ketogenic Diet: An Unrivaled Approach to Combating Alzheimer’s Disease Author’s note: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of private practice experience, I’ve spent the last six years transitioning individuals with mental illness and neurological disorders onto a ketogenic diet. It took me a long time to write this article, and IContinue reading "Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease"| Mental Health Keto
August 3, 2025—In a unique twist of fate, an engineer who spent decades developing cutting-edge technologies for Israel’s defense sector, found himself not only the creator of a groundbreaking Parkinson’s treatment but a patient treated with| American Friends of Rambam Medical Center
Danielle Ofri interviews neurologist (and BLR author) Pria Anand to celebrate the publication of her first book, The Mind Electric. Danielle and Pria discuss writing, medicine, and the intricacies …| Danielle Ofri
A major international study confirms that disorders of gut-brain interaction have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.| Neuroscience News
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence. WashU Medicine Neurology & Neurosurgery has been ranked among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! Additionally, our Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery team ranked among the top 15 in the nation. We are also honored to be ranked #1 in both […] The post WashU Medicine Neurology & Neurosurgery Top Ranked Nationally appeared first on Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery.| Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery | Washington University in St. Louis
A brain-computer interface (BCI) developed by UC Davis Health accurately translates brain signals into speech. The device implanted in the brain of a man with ALS is the most accurate system of its kind.| UC Davis
JHU's Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Francis S. Collins Scholars Program, an initiative that has led to research and treatment breakthroughs for the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1| The Hub
A new study highlights how music therapy can help ease severe distress in dementia patients on hospital wards.| Neuroscience News
At 44, life changed in an instant for Tiffany Batiste, a high-achieving mother of two. A senior manager at an Atlanta sales organization and an Ironman athlete in training, she was used to pushing limits. But one afternoon, something felt off. “I was standing in the kitchen eating shrimp with my left hand, and my grip slipped,” she recalls. “My...| Georgia Trend Magazine
If you could move inside my head, you’d…well, honestly, you’d probably find the experience a little disconcerting, because who does that? Moving into someone else would likely be unsettling no matter who you did it to, unless they were, like, … Continue reading → The post Let’s Dance! Some Thoughts on Being Embodied appeared first on Franklin Veaux's Journal.| Franklin Veaux's Journal
If you could move inside my head, you’d...well, honestly, you’d probably find the experience a little disconcerting, because who does that? Moving into someone else would likely be unsettling no matter who you did it to, unless they were, like, an identical twin or something.| Franklin Veaux's Journal
A former law professor recounts her long and challenging journey to a diagnosis of Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD), highlighting her perseverance, adaptations to vision loss, and determination to live a meaningful life despite her condition.| KevinMD.com
Neurologist Dr. Michael Hoffmann shares how metabolic therapies can prevent or reverse cognitive decline, stroke, dementia, and other brain disorders.| LowCarbUSA®
In this episode, Taya Forde speaks with Jos Bongers – a veterinary clinician specializing in neurology. She tells us all about the University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital Seizure …| Naturally Speaking
A Parent Council in an ongoing pediatric stroke rehabilitation trial provides important insights into how parent involvement can inform and enrich the research process.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Clinician-researchers have developed a rapid training program to learn the BASED score, a novel EEG evaluation method. The easily accessible training program allows clinicians to reliably determine the response to treatment. | Pediatrics Nationwide
Customized seizure action plans enhance care and family use. | Pediatrics Nationwide
Join us for a conversation with John C. Hagan III, an ophthalmologist, as we delve into the innovative use of beta-blockers for treating acute migraines. Discover the journey behind the discovery of Timolol’s efficacy in migraine relief and the challenges faced in securing pharmaceutical support. Gain insights into the potential future of beta-blocker nasal sprays and the importance of pursuing innovative, low-cost treatments in the medical field.| KevinMD.com
Growing interest in healthy longevity has brought the therapeutic promise of neuropeptides increasingly to the forefront of restorative medicine practice.| Restorative Medicine
Which part of the brain controls emotions? Discover how parts of the brain work together to process the emotions you feel.| NeuroQ
Beautiful, healthy skin is something we all aspire to, regardless of our age. It’s a reflection of our overall well-being and self-care habits. But skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all. As we age, our skin’s needs change. In this blog, we’ll explore a skincare routine tailored for all ages, helping you maintain youthful, radiant skin at every stage […]| divi.themencode.com
