Understanding the role of cerebral venous flow in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare and poorly understood neurological disorder that affects 1 to 20 people…
Novel salvage surgical approach for refractory multiple sclerosis-related trigeminal neuralgia
A case report in Chinese Neurosurgical Journal describes a novel salvage surgical approach for refractory multiple sclerosis-related trigeminal…
Walking protein structure explains how cells activate molecular motors
A nerve cell resembles a vast tree with branches that communicate with thousands of other cells. To function,…
Study shows postoperative nerve blocks do not cause hyper-sensitization
Nerve blocks – local anesthetic injections that block pain signals – are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling…
Experimental drug shields nerve cells from damage caused by ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, received widespread awareness in the summer of 2014 thanks to an Ice Bucket…
Blocking nerve signaling may reduce cancer-associated cachexia
Researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized pathway linking lung tumor genetics, diet, and the nervous system that drives…
New drug candidate reduces toxic protein clumps of Huntington’s disease
An experimental drug has been shown to alleviate symptoms of Huntington’s disease and extend lifespan in mouse models.…
Iron overload gradually increases neurons’ vulnerability to neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases affect tens of millions of people worldwide. Among these, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are the most…
Electroacupuncture at Lianquan point restores post-stroke swallowing function
Swallowing is a complex act requiring precise coordination of the mouth, throat, and voice box. After a stroke,…
Autism study reveals shared brain cell changes during early development
Hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, yet the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind it remain…
Blood proteins reveal which aging cells may raise disease risk
A large plasma proteomics study shows that aging patterns in specific cell types may help identify who is…
Digital brain twin recreates brain activity in a toddler with autism
By linking MRI anatomy with EEG dynamics, the FEDE model offers a detailed new way to study how…