New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients: Targeting Cancer Stem Cells Researchers have found that glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer, hits about 10,000 new adults in the US each year1. This disease, with a survival rate of just 12-15 months, has puzzled scientists and broken patients’ hearts1. But, a new study has found drug targets in […]
Hope for Myasthenia Gravis Patients: Promising Results from Clinical Trial Did you know a recent trial for myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment showed a 4.70-point improvement? This is a big deal for the thousands of Americans with this disease1. Johnson & Johnson has made a big move by asking the FDA to approve nipocalimab. This is […]
Think You Have ADHD? Why a Professional Evaluation Matters Did you know ADHD affects 5% to 7.2% of youth and 2.5% to 6.7% of adults worldwide1? This shows how common Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is. In the United States, about 6 million kids between 3-17 years old have ADHD2. It’s clear why getting a […]
Spotting a Concussion: A Simple Arm Test May Provide Answers Recent studies show that 20-50% of suspected stroke cases are actually “stroke mimics”1. These can include migraines, seizures, or even mental health issues. This makes it crucial to have quick and accurate ways to spot concussions and other brain injuries. Luckily, a simple arm test […]
Gene Discovery Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Repair A major breakthrough could change the future for those with spinal cord injuries. Scientists found a key gene, lipin1, that helps fix damaged nerves in the brain and spinal cord1. This discovery means we might find new ways to fix and restore function after serious […]
Vaccine Offers New Hope for Parkinson’s and MSA Patients Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are serious brain disorders affecting millions globally. They cause dopamine loss, motor problems, and other symptoms1. Current treatments help manage symptoms but don’t cure the disease. Researchers are looking into new treatments, like vaccines, to fight these diseases. […]
The Future of Brain Imaging: AI Unlocks Hidden Details in Standard MRI Imagine an MRI scanner that can show the brain’s tiny details, beyond what we can see. This future is coming, thanks to AI and medical imaging1. The ENIGMA consortium, started in 2009, has gathered huge amounts of brain imaging data. This includes data […]
Diet has a huge impact on brain health. Studies show that what we eat affects our brain function and the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s1. A study in Brazil found that breastfeeding boosts intelligence, education, and income by age 301. This highlights how important nutrition is for our brain and future success. As we get […]
Did you know that 99% of NFL players studied in a group of 202 deceased football players suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)? This brain disease is linked to repetitive head trauma. This statistic shows the hidden toll of concussions in professional football1. The NFL has faced scrutiny over concussions, thanks to cases like Brian […]
Did you know that nearly 85% of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) first show symptoms between 20 and 40 years old? Symptoms like fatigue, numbness, and trouble walking can vary a lot. They can also hint at how severe the disease might get later on. A study in The Lancet Neurology found that how well […]
