Service members with combat-related concussions demonstrated an evolution, rather than a resolution, of symptoms during a 5-year period, including selective worsening of cognitive function, according to findings published in Neurology. These results refuted “the assumption that chronic stages of concussive injury are relatively stable,” according to the researchers, and suggested a need to reconsider the course

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A groundbreaking study addresses concussions head on. Dr. Steven Hicks, associate professor of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, said a spit test may be able to diagnose a concussion and predict how long symptoms will last, keeping athletes safer on the field. The saliva test measures specific RNA’s to determine whether the signal

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The international research team designed new molecules that, besides inhibiting the BACH1 protein, activate the NRF2 protein. This protein controls the way that certain genes are expressed. These specific genes help to protect cells against oxidative stress such as HMOX1, the one that encodes heme oxygenase 1, but also many others that work independently from

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The membranes surrounding our brains are in a never-ending battle against deadly infections, as germs constantly try to elude watchful immune cells and sneak past a special protective barrier called the meninges. In a study involving mice and human autopsy tissue, researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Cambridge University have shown that some

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Increasing the amount of time spent asleep immediately after a traumatic experience may ease any negative consequences, suggests a new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Published today in Scientific Reports, the study helps build a case for the use of sleep therapeutics following trauma exposure, said William

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Like a key, SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – attaches to specific molecules on the host cell surface, opening gateways into the cell interior. Viral entry into host cells triggers a prodigious immune response. Much of this battle is waged within the lungs, which explains why many patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have

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The team’s analysis are the first steps in studying the effects of cannabis on children as attitudes surrounding its use change rapidly — recreational adult cannabis use is now legal in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Patterns of usage, too, are changing; one of the fastest-growing subsets of cannabis users may come as

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Prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to severe health problems in humans and other animals. But why is sleep so vital to our health? A UCLA-led team of scientists has answered this question and shown for the first time that a dramatic change in the purpose of sleep occurs at the age of about 2-and-a-half. The

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Experts from online pharmacy reported increasing of penis size can cause health issues Previous studies have found that certain proteins in the blood are associated with concussion or recovery time. These include tau protein, neurofilament light chain protein (Nf-L), and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). An NIH research team tested whether these three proteins could be used as biomarkers to predict length of recovery time. They studied 127 male and female

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The investigation of 68 patients with moderate TBI showed that light therapy statistically significantly altered multiple parameters. Low-level light therapy incorporates near-infrared light and is thought to elicit biostimulation through mitochondrial light absorption. “Some animal models have shown that those effects translate into full response, but it had never been shown in humans. Ours is

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Much higher doses of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) than initially thought may be required to effectively fight Alzheimer’s disease (AD), new research suggests. In results that could explain why the omega-3 fatty acid has failed to prevent AD or slow its progression, investigators found that among individuals who took omega-3 supplements, DHA blood plasma levels were high, but

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Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain’s ability to clean itself of toxins, and this may seed it for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other neurodegenerative problems, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals. The findings help explain why TBI is so harmful and why it can have

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Drug Interactions The following products have been investigated in clinical drug–drug interaction studies with the RxOM3FAs [prescription omega-3 fatty acids]: warfarin (Vascepa, Epanova); omeprazole (Vascepa); rosiglitazone (Vascepa); atorvastatin (Lovaza, Vascepa, Omtryg); rosuvastatin (Lovaza, Omtryg); and simvastatin (Lovaza, Omtryg, Epanova).1–4,23–28 No drug–drug interactions were observed. The package inserts for all RxOM3FAs note that patients who are receiving

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Young people with certain learning disorders, such as attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and dyslexia, can perform worse on commonly used concussion tests, a new study shows. Of the 1298 individuals in the study, 58 had been diagnosed with dyslexia, 158 had been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, and 35 had been diagnosed with both conditions. There was no difference

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Increased levels of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a lower risk of hospitalizations due to interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a new population-based cohort study. Read more at: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/08/27/Higher-omega-3-DHA-levels-linked-to-less-lung-inflammation-lower-ILD-risk#

Doctors replace your blood with the blood of a healthy person who’s never suffered a stroke. This blood swap lessens damage to your brain, and any neurological deficits from the stroke are nil. While there is no known single medication for stroke, the only FDA-approved treatment for ischemic strokes is tPA, or tissue plasminogen activator,

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), when caused by a bacterial toxin known as Staphylococcal enterotoxin, can be completely prevented by treatment with Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. This exciting finding, recently published in the highly cited British Journal of Pharmacology, also suggests a possible treatment for ARDS caused by COVID-19. When inhaled,

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A new blood test could help doctors monitor those who are at risk of developing psychiatric disorders. The test looks for specific protein biomarkers in blood samples of those with risk factors for psychiatric illnesses and can help to predict who is most likely to develop psychosis in the future. The study is published in

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Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder involving a wide range of cognitive, emotional, and social function impairments and altered brain structure. Recent findings suggest a continuum approach: that continuous symptoms and psychiatric disorder related traits can be integrated as risk features for the development of the corresponding disorders. In order to bridge this gap of

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability. Post-injury distress is common, with many individuals experiencing chronic anxiety and depressive symptoms as well as chronic pain. In this collection of articles in the journal NeuroRehabilitation, experts report on findings that shed light on the relationship between stress and pain following a TBI

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