A new mouse study reveals that under certain dietary conditions, gut bacteria can reach the brain without entering the bloodstream, suggesting a possible vagus nerve route and raising new questions about the gut–brain connection.
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Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway
Polygenic scores for executive functioning as predictors of performance improvements after repeated testing in major psychiatric disorders
Doosthosseini, A., Decker, J., Nolte, H. & Kunkel, J. M. J. Chat ai: a seamless slurm-native solution for hpc-based services. arXiv preprint https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2407.00110 (2024).
Cristofori, I., Cohen-Zimerman, S. & Grafman, J….
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension patients can be effectively managed using an OCT-based telemedicine model
Due to the shortage of neuro-ophthalmologists [15] and the high burden and long follow-up needs in IIH patients, this study aimed to evaluate telemedicine’s feasibility in IIH patients.
In our study, the agreement rate between clinic visits and…
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Transcranial electrical stimulation for the treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder: a triple meta-analysis
Vos, T. et al. Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet 396, 1204–1222 (2020).
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Evaluation of HPV awareness among parents of adolescent girls in Tunisia: a cross-sectional study
Cervical cancer remains a major public health problem, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is its primary cause. In Tunisia, the HPV vaccine…
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Viagra Ingredient Shows Promise for Rare Childhood Brain Disease in Surprising Study
A rare childhood disease with no approved treatment may have an unexpected new therapeutic candidate. Sildenafil, the active ingredient also sold under the brand name Viagra, may help reduce symptoms in people with Leigh syndrome. Researchers…
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First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds Drug Reduces Excessive Sleepiness in Early-Morning Workers
A clinical trial suggests that a wake-promoting drug may help early-morning shift workers overcome the biological challenges of working during hours when the brain expects sleep. Before sunrise, millions of people are already at work. For many of…
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43-Year Study Finds Coffee May Help Protect the Brain From Dementia
A large, decades-long study of more than 130,000 participants suggests that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea may support long-term cognitive health. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
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Millions of kids take melatonin but doctors are raising red flags
Melatonin has quickly become one of the most widely used sleep aids for children around the world. Its popularity is largely driven by the belief that it is a natural and easily accessible solution for insomnia. However, new research suggests…
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Paris Hilton Discusses Her ADHD And New Campaign
Paris Hilton was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in her 20s and is trying to raise awareness and understanding of ADHD via Embrace Your Sparkle.
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