Sentences with phrase «as other brain disorders»

And Ewers adds, «If this response is indeed protective, then therapeutically modulating the activity of microglia could be beneficial in late - stage Alzheimer's patients as well as other brain disorders
«The distinct neural markers associated with cognitive performance and GWI revealed in our study can be useful for future research to objectively measure the efficacy of treatments for GWI as well as other brain disorders related to the same neurotransmitter system, like Alzheimer's disease.»

Not exact matches

Research has shown over the last decade that brain disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, memory loss, ADD, some forms of seizures, and many other forms of neurological disorders are directly related to what we eat.
Many people with autism spectrum disorder also have an enhanced sensitivity to stimuli such as sounds or touch, and there's mounting evidence that abnormal brain connections — more in some regions, fewer in others — might play a significant role.
The study of Honnold's brain was strictly observational, but the researcher involved said it raises intriguing questions about brain control and regulation that might be applicable to other conditions such as anxiety disorders.
The discovery of a new mechanism that controls the way nerve cells in the brain communicate with each other to regulate our learning and long - term memory could have major benefits to understanding how the brain works and what goes wrong in neurodegenerative disorders such as epilepsy and dementia.
Depression and bipolar disorder are other conditions that flare, then dissipate as the brain returns to an even keel.
«This is a helpful first step that builds off of other important previous work and is a natural step in the evolution of our understanding of fibromyalgia as a brain disorder» said López - Solà.
So far, Kiehl has assessed more than 5,000 brains and found that psychopaths have functional and structural anomalies that affect emotions, impulse control and cognition, leading him to view psychopathy as a neurodevelopmental disorder — a belief he shares with a number of other researchers and psychologists.
Why some people are better navigators than others is intrinsically interesting, but it also helps us explain the processes that go wrong in people with degenerative brain disorders such as dementia.
This approach has been used in other brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, which has already led to novel insights and alternative treatment approaches in that disorder.
A preclinical study in mice published by Cell Press January 16th in the journal Cell reveals that drugs known as histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACis) can enhance the brain's ability to permanently replace old traumatic memories with new memories, opening promising avenues for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders.
The need for ongoing care for hearing - related issues was acknowledged in September 2014 when One Fund Boston, the charity created to accept and distribute donations to help those affected by the bombings, created the One Fund Center, which will serve patients who have had difficulties with tinnitus and other hearing - related problems; mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety; and traumatic brain injury and its associated symptoms such as headache, cognitive symptoms and balance difficulties.
Researchers grapple with ethical questions as deep brain stimulation implants like this one — approved for Parkinson's disease — are applied to other disorders.
If the new mechanism also operates in the human brain and can be potentiated, this could become of clinical importance not only for stroke patients, but also for replacing neurons which have died, thus restoring function in patients with other disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease,» says Olle Lindvall, Senior Professor of Neurology.
«This lack of synchronization with frontal regions in ASD — an impairment in brain connectivity — may lead to symptoms of the disorder that involve processes that require brain coordination between frontal and other areas, such as language processing and social interaction,» Just explained.
Delving into the uncharted domains of the brain, they hope to uncover the mechanisms underlying brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson?s, as well as epilepsy, stroke, and other neurological disorders, and to find ways of preventing or intervening the disease process.
The new findings suggest that other signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, such as loud nightly snoring, should not be ignored, because the brain and daytime behavior of a child with higher IQ may still benefit from diagnosis and treatment of the sleep disorder.
Others have previously speculated that the biological basis of psychiatric disorders such as PTSD includes a shift in the balance between different signalling systems in the brain but none has yet proved it.
The finding, published in Nature, could pave the way for these so - called intercalated cells in the amygdala, a brain region that processes fear, to become drug targets for treating phobias (such as fear of heights and closed spaces) as well as post-traumatic stress disorder in soldiers and others.
Schizophrenia is generally considered to be a disorder of brain development and it shares many risk factors, both genetic and environmental, with other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability.
«The movement to the clinical phase of the research is the result of tireless colleagues reaching across disciplines in pursuit of the shared goal of hoping to someday improve the lives of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and possibly other brain disorders, such as schizophrenia,» Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente, Ph.D. said.
In addition to her expert skill as a clinician, Dr. Frontera also has many research interests including identifying biomarkers and predictors of early brain injury and vasospasm / delayed cerebral ischemia after subarachnoid hemorrhage and their impact on outcome; determining the efficacy of therapeutic strategies and developing guidelines for the management of patients with intracranial hemorrhage; evaluating the cost, length of stay, quality of life, functional and cognitive outcomes in a broader population of intracranial hemorrhage patients; developing guidelines for the integration of palliative care into the intensive care unit setting; and evaluating the relationship of Zika virus infection, Guillain - Barre, and other neurologic disorders.
Brain organoids, also known as mini-brains, are tiny clumps of brain cells grown from stem cells that researchers are using to investigate the neural underpinnings of autism and other neurological disorBrain organoids, also known as mini-brains, are tiny clumps of brain cells grown from stem cells that researchers are using to investigate the neural underpinnings of autism and other neurological disorbrain cells grown from stem cells that researchers are using to investigate the neural underpinnings of autism and other neurological disorders.
For many neurological, neurodegenerative and psychological disorders, the extent to which they are manifest as a consequence of uniquely human brain specializations or have a shared origin with other primates remains a central topic in neuroscience.
Corticobasal degeneration is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by nerve cell loss and atrophy (shrinkage) of various regions of the brain, including the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia (which helps to start and control movements, as well as other functions).
As a disease caused by a mistake on a single gene, Huntington's disease is an ideal model for other brain disorders.
The company is also exploring the use of TAIs in several other neurodegenerative diseases associated with tau pathology, as well as other disorders deriving from the aggregation of other proteins in the brain, including Parkinson's and Huntington's.
Other kinds of treatment for brain disorders, like drugs or cognitive therapy, affect the brain as a whole.
Feng's group is focusing first on conditions with the strongest human genetic data, such as Huntington's disease, in which a single gene causes a disorder, and using advanced neuroimaging technology and other tools to understand how the mutation causes brain circuits to misfire.
This research clearly suggests that a diet rich in whole foods, such as berries, is a smart choice to avoid dementia and other brain - related disorders.
Inflammation in the brain may contribute to symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety, aggression and anorexia.
Additionally, deregulation of immune function, insulin resistance, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as other pathological processes induced by chronic stress may also profoundly affect brain homeostasis.»
In addition to these astute questions, I address things like Parkinson's disease and the gut - brain connection, as well as how high blood pressure could contribute to brain disorders like dementia.While most questions related to brain health, others focused on whether a ketogenic diet would be okay after you've had your gallbladder removed.
Research has shown over the last decade that brain disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, memory loss, ADD, some forms of seizures, and many other forms of neurological disorders are directly related to what we eat.
These and other symptoms suggest Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which the National Institute of Mental Health defines as «a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity - impulsivity that interferes with functioning or developmentDisorder (ADHD), which the National Institute of Mental Health defines as «a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity - impulsivity that interferes with functioning or developmentdisorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity - impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.»
Leaky gut triggers chronic inflammation in the gut, body, and brain, along with other health problems, such as food intolerances, pain, autoimmune disorders, skin issues, joint problems, and, of course, depression.
Besides epilepsy, ketones have been successfully used to treat a number of other neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, ALS, stroke, narcolepsy, brain trauma, and brain cancer.
Although there is no easy answer, parents - to - be can lower their risk of giving birth to a child with ADHD, autism, or other brain disorder by limiting exposure to environmental toxins both in the home and outside (for instance, rates of autism are found to be higher in those whose mothers lived near freeways during pregnancy), eating a whole foods diet free of common food sensitivities (such as gluten), and testing for and managing any autoimmune reactions.
It doesn't cause cavities and hasn't been implicated in some of the disorders tied to other sweeteners such as fibromyalgia (see my video Aspartame - Induced Fibromyalgia), preterm birth (Diet Soda and Preterm Birth), headaches, hypertension, brain disorders, and platelet disorders (see A Harmless Artificial Sweetener).
We see evidence of immune imbalances in children with brain disorders as they typically also suffer from multiple food intolerances, stomach pain, chronic constipation, leaky gut, asthma, eczema, yeast infections, and other issues that signal an imbalanced immune system.
Now, she is an author and researcher that advocates the power of real food in recovery from multiple sclerosis and a host of other conditions — including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, auto - immune conditions, scleroderma, mental health concerns, neurological disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar issues, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's, and even primary care problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.
This triggers chronic inflammation in the gut, body, and brain, along with other health problems, such as food intolerances, pain, autoimmune disorders, skin issues, joint problems, depression, and, of course, brain fog.
I take a boat load of stuff for a neurodegenerative disorder that has no treatment or cure — its called MSA and is considered a Parkinsons Plus Disease with a short life span of 4 - 8 years from the first time you pass out with no blood pressure due to Disautonomia — I'm not clear re what is or is not an anti oxidant such as Curcumin / N Acetylcysteine / along with spirulina and egcg is kelp and Selenium & how does black cummin seed oil compare to the fish oils as I understand they both have omega 3 — I take both EPA and DHA and in the final anti oxidant category isn't apple cider vinegar one of the best things you can do for yourself among all those listed — I also am a bit confused re amino acids and vitamins vs anti oxidants — it would be nice to have a whole list of the various things as I noted you have some vitamins as anti oxidants so should b12 and Vit D due to all adults being deficient in both also be on the list along with methyl folate and a few other things that aren't popping to the top of my brain right now — thanks for your graphic and insight which will help alot I think — but I would also suggest that some things listed have more benefits than just those listed — oh — where does niacinamide fit in all this?
Some theories suggest that fibromyalgia may result from stress - induced changes in the hippocampal area of the brain; others from stress - induced disruptions of the hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal (HPA) axis (which affects adrenal function and cortisol production); and still others from low levels of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, caused by genetic factors and triggered by exposure to stressors, such as emotional distress, physical trauma, viral infections or inflammatory disorders.
Essential fatty acids, such as Omega - 3s, are proving valuable in treating depression and other psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, as well as benefiting infant brain development, Green said.
The latter could be caused by the former, but also by other conditions such as progressive supranuclear palsy (a rare brain disorder that destroys nerve cells) or multiple system atrophy (a degenerative condition originating in parts of the brain).
Ketone bodies themselves are active signalling metabolites and have demonstrated neuroprotective properties in other brain disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease (10).
Some people get seasonal allergies, but others get other inflammatory disorders, such as joint pain, skin problems, digestive complaints autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, issues with brain function, fatigue, chronic pain, and more.
The elderly are especially vulnerable to malnutrition caused by SIBO, as are the increasing numbers of children born with autism and other brain development disorders.
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