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What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences brain inflammation. It could make recovery faster, reduce cognitive impairment and protect the brain from secondary injuries following a stroke.Continue ReadingCategory: Stroke, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: UT South
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a debilitating genetic condition that’s usually fatal by a few years of age. But an intriguing case study might demonstrate a simple new treatment, with a child showing no signs at all two and a half years after birth.Continue ReadingCategory: Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Muscle, Muscular Dystrophy, Genetics, Drug, Drugs, St. Jude Medical, Pregna
An electric headset for treating depression has been recommended as a more widespread treatment for depression after a successful NHS trial. But it’s not yet known what the long term […] The post Electric headset for treating depression gets NHS approval, Siri to let you send e-mails using voice appeared first on ShinyShiny.
It has been known for some time now that chemicals produced by certain ants have antibiotic properties. For the first time ever, however, one species of ant has recently been observed actually using those chemicals to treat infected battle wounds on others of its kind.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: University of Lausanne, Ants, Antibiotic, Treatment, Wound
One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS muscle-stimulating system may actually work better.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: King's College London, Sleep, Treatment, Breathing
Sleep apnea is estimated to affect 30 million Americans, comparable to diabetes, but it can be incredibly difficult to treat, even more so given that devices used to alleviate it are abandoned by nearly half of those diagnosed. It’s also recently been linked to a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia conditions, plus other serious health concerns like cardiovascular


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