Sentences with phrase «brain dysfunction contributing»

According to Dr. Carter, the findings suggest that future approaches using clinical assessments to identify the specific type of brain dysfunction contributing to a patient's symptoms may allow a more targeted approach to treatment.

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She seeks to identify any underlying imbalances that contribute to chronic illnesses, including the gut - brain connection, nutritional insufficiencies, immune system dysfunction, and chronic infections.

The latter substance, phosphorylated tau, is responsible for neurofibrillary tangles, which are suspected of contributing to the nerve cell dysfunction in the brain that is responsible for Alzheimer's memory symptoms.

For example, how genetic programs affect the function of specific cell types, how they vary early or later in life and how dysfunction in these programs might contribute to disease, all of which could help scientists learn more about the fundamental workings of the brain.

«We investigate how the influx of blood proteins into the brain contributes to disease progression and neurological dysfunction,» Akassoglou said.

They may have cellular insulin resistance, brain - adrenal axis dysfunctions causing high cortisol and a chronic gut infection, all contributing to their high blood sugar!

This contributes to such conditions as chronic pain, inflammation, autoimmunity, and brain dysfunctions.

While infections (tuberculosis, pneumonia), brain injury, cancer, and prescription medications (anti-depressants, anti-epileptic drugs, diuretics, certain anti-histamines) can significantly contribute to dysfunction of the HPA axis, many causes are unknown.

This back pressure also contributes to immune / nervous system dysfunction and leaky gut / leaky brain syndromes.

But defects of the DNA repair system in brain cells could contribute to the accumulation of potentially disruptive and toxic metabolites of cellular insult, and lead to neurological dysfunction.»

This test is recommended for patients who: • Have balance problems (Cerebellar Ataxia), numbness and tingling (Peripheral Neuropathy) • Show decline in brain function (memory) with accompanying fatigue or muscle aches and pains • Have Gluten - Reactivity and / or Dairy - Sensitivity contributing to neurological dysfunction

Large amounts of free radicals can cause damage in older dogs» brain tissue, which can contribute to cognitive dysfunction and brain lesions.

Any number of medical problems can contribute to inappropriate elimination, including sensory decline, neuromuscular conditions that affect mobility, brain tumors, kidney dysfunction and endocrine system disorders.