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Neurological disease, from Alzheimer’s disease to stroke and epilepsy, can impact a person’s life in many ways. It can alter their ability to speak, move, think or lead an independent life. And it can have a significant impact on their families and loved ones, too.

Heavy weed use may be far more dangerous than people realize, according to a pair of studies published in JAMA Network Open.

For children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with nocturnal enuresis (NE), the remission rate of NE is more than half for those undergoing adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy, according to a review published online Jan. 25 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recognition.

Maui County firefighters involved in the response to the 2023 Maui wildfires had higher median summed concentrations of some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than other responders, according to research published in the Feb. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Every minute, 38 people are diagnosed with cancer, and 18 people die from it globally, according to the World Health Organization, and it’s estimated to increase by 77% to 35 million in 2050. But what if we could predict cancer risks before they even develop? Genetic testing helps detect cancer risks early, making it essential for cancer prevention and control.

Neutrophil granulocytes, a type of immune cell, are indispensable for the defense against pathogens. However, if they migrate into injured tissue, for example into the brain after a stroke, they can promote chronic inflammation and cause long-term damage.

Researchers have identified a method to enhance the effectiveness of a promising cancer treatment. They found that modifying a specific gene improves the ability of immune cells to combat cancer for an extended period, potentially reducing the chance of cancer recurring.

A collaborative research team from POSTECH has successfully developed a gastric cancer model using 3D bioprinting technology and patient-derived cancer tissue fragments. This innovative model preserves the characteristics of actual patient tissues and is expected to rapidly evaluate and predict individual patient drug responses. The research has been published in the journal Advanced Science.