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January 24, 2019

Sleep deprivation accelerates Alzheimer’s brain damage

Study in mice, people explains why poor sleep linked to Alzheimer’s .

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January 2, 2019

Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors

Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.

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December 13, 2018

New genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia

Culprit is lone error in one gene, but researchers find many potential therapeutic targets.

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December 11, 2018

People who act out dreams needed for study

Phenomenon linked to Parkinson’s, dementia, other serious neurodegenerative diseases.

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December 3, 2018

Kids with concussions can phase in exercise, screen time sooner than before

Source: NPR

November 12, 2018

New concussion recommendations for kids

Light activity, electronics OK during recovery.

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November 9, 2018

Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked

Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.

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November 2, 2018

$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research

Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.

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October 26, 2018

The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientists

Source: NPR

October 17, 2018

Mysteries explored

Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.

Outlook Magazine

October 8, 2018

Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement

Source: The Scientist

August 30, 2018

Experimental drug shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain’s shrinking slows with drug.

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August 16, 2018

Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis

Art installation at School of Medicine depicts humanity of NF patients.

Medical Campus & Community

June 19, 2018

Decades of dedication lead to drug trial for rare, fatal illness

Old cancer drug may treat devastating blood vessel disease.

Medical Campus & Community, Video

June 13, 2018

Youths prescribed antipsychotics gain body fat, have increased diabetes risk

Such drugs used in treating behavior disorders.

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June 7, 2018

Genes linked to Alzheimer’s contribute to damage in different ways

Understanding how specific genes trigger injury could lead to treatments.

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May 31, 2018

Drugs that suppress immune system may protect against Parkinson’s

People who take immunosuppressants less likely to develop the disease.

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May 29, 2018

Brain cancer vaccine effective in some patients

Personalized vaccine may extend survival of glioblastoma patients.

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April 26, 2018

Rates of autism continue to rise, new data indicate

Many children still diagnosed late, after age 4.

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April 18, 2018

Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disorders

Study shows that brain networks reliably track individuals over time.

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April 9, 2018

ALS, rare dementia share genetic link

Findings point to potential treatment strategy for both disorders.

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December 7, 2017

Brain networks that help babies learn to walk ID’d

Autism risk, walking linked via brain connections.

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November 30, 2017

The surgeon who wants to connect you to the internet with a brain implant

Source: MIT Technology Review