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.
Not exact matches
This work could guide medical science
by pointing researchers in the direction of
other molecules that could be used to treat
disorders of the
brain, Slot said.
In the early stages of Alzheimer's and
other so - called proteinopathies —
disorders caused
by a malformed protein particular proteins adopt the wrong shape and join with similar misfits to form conglomerates that pile up in the
brain.
Beyond PSP,
other brain diseases are also marked
by abnormal tau clumps — among them a rare movement
disorder called corticobasal degeneration, an inherited form of frontotemporal dementia with Parkinson's - like features, and Alzheimer's disease.
Last month, researchers led
by Beth Stevens of Boston Children's Hospital reported that a process in which microglia prune excess synapses in the
brain during early life can turn on inappropriately later on, possibly triggering Alzheimer's or
other disorders marked
by damage to connections between
brain cells.
For example, neural excitation is thought to induce form constants, the dynamic patterns I saw when I closed my eyes under the influence of peyote; these are also generated
by migraines, epileptic seizures, and
other brain disorders.
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.
Autism and
other specific mental
disorders may be caused in part
by «specific circuits or regions of the
brain [that] had problems with connectivity,» Krienen says.
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.
A Japanese research group led
by Prof Norihiro Sadato, a professor of the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS), National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS), has found that people with autism spectrum
disorders (ASD) have decreased activity in an area in the
brain critical for understanding if his / her movement was imitated
by others.
The findings imply that, at least in theory, it might be possible to use
brain stimulation to improve cognitive problems caused
by PD, and possibly
other cognitive
disorders, too.
The Neuroregeneration Research Institute, founded in 1989
by Dr. Ole Isacson and now led
by Dr. Hallett, is accelerating the treatment of Parkinson's disease and
other degenerative
brain disorders.
Kessler Foundation conducts research in people with cognitive and mobility deficits caused
by multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic
brain injury and
other neurological
disorders.
In 2009 Dr. Drevets became the first President and Scientific Director of the Laureate Institute for
Brain Research in Tulsa, OK, a private research institute founded and supported
by The William K. Warren Foundation, to lead a multidisciplinary team in studies aimed at investigating interrelationships between neuroimaging, genetic and
other biomarkers, illness course, and treatment outcome in psychiatric
disorders.
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 technology, demonstrated for the first time in mice, one day may be used to treat pain, depression, epilepsy and
other neurological
disorders in people
by targeting therapies to specific
brain circuits.
Ultimately, the end goal is to design BBCIs capable of strengthening and enhancing the
brain's own natural healing abilities, which could be a powerful reparative and assistive device for those impacted
by stroke, spinal cord injury and
other neurological
disorders.
Let's face it: Nobody wants to experience dementia or any
other brain disorder, but most people haven't been told
by their doctor how to prevent these conditions.
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.»
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 development
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 development
disorder marked
by an ongoing pattern of inattention and / or hyperactivity - impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.»
According to some experts, Alzheimer's and
other brain disorders may be caused
by the constant burning of glucose for fuel
by your
brain.
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.
Folate intake is also associated with a decreased risk of depression and
other mood
disorders by inhibiting an overload of homocysteine in the body, which can hinder essential nutrients from reaching the
brain.
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).
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.
This study was funded
by the Children's Foundation and involved measuring the relationship between
brain processing of speech sounds, nonverbal emotion recognition, and
other social - emotional comprehension skills in both typically - developing children and children with a range of clinical diagnoses (e.g., ASD, ADHD, reading
disorders, language
disorders) who are in grades K - 3.
The idea that disadvantaged children struggle to learn because of poor executive
brain function involving memory, thinking flexibility, and behavioral issues related to autism and
other attention
disorders has long been lamented
by social workers and health advocates.
Pets with seizure
disorders, tumors of the spine and
brain, intervertebral disc disease, inflammatory
brain diseases, Wobbler's syndrome, neuromuscular diseases, and
other conditions involving the nervous system can be diagnosed and treated
by a veterinary neurologist.
For example, Roborovskii hamsters are characterized
by low levels of dopamine in the
brain and high levels of locomotor activity (an indication of hyperactivity
disorder) compared to
other species of hamsters.
The idea that disadvantaged children struggle to learn because of poor executive
brain function involving memory, thinking flexibility, and behavioral issues related to autism and
other attention
disorders has long been lamented
by social workers and health advocates.
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of
disorders caused
by brain damage which impairs movement, posture, and
other functions.
Just like many
other mental illnesses, anxiety
disorders may be caused
by problems in the functioning of
brain that regulate fear and
other important everyday emotions.
that results in fibromyalgia (a syndrome characterised
by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints, fatigue and tenderness at specific sites in the body), myalgic encephalomyelitis (muscle pains and inflammation of the
brain and spinal cord), chronic fatigue syndrome, post-traumatic stress
disorder or
other anxiety
disorder, any mental
disorder or any disease of the nervous system;
The common injuries experienced
by veterans include missing limbs, spinal cord injuries, burns, post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), hearing loss, traumatic
brain injuries, and
other impairments — which are challenges for anyone looking to work after battle.
DBT was originally developed
by the author for the treatment of borderline personality
disorder (BPD), but it is now used for
other purposes such as treating eating
disorders and traumatic
brain injury (TBI).