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Water pollution poses serious risks to human brain health, leading to neurological damage and increased risk of neuropsychiatric diseases. Highlights: Sources of Pollution: Water sources are contaminated by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and urban wast…
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Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms occur in about one-third of patients stopping antidepressants, with severe symptoms in about 3% of cases – according to a new Lancet Psychiatry review. Highlights: Incidence of Symptoms: Approximately 31% of patients experien…
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Lecanemab shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease by reducing clinical deterioration and amyloid-beta plaques, but it has significant adverse effects and requires further research for confirmation. Highlights: FDA Approval: The US FDA authorized lecanema…
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A study used a 7-Tesla MRI to discover that major depressive disorder (MDD) is linked to lower intracortical myelination, particularly in brain regions associated with negative emotions. Highlights: Advanced MRI: The study used Ultra-High Field MRI at 7.0 Tesl…
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A study found that adults recovering from their first COVID-19 infection more than 1-year ago have higher levels of fatigue and other chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms, influenced by vaccination status and socioeconomic factors. Highlights: Adults who had thei…
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A new study uses AutoML and blood DNA methylation data to identify novel gene biomarkers for diagnosing schizophrenia (SCZ) with high accuracy. Highlights: Biomarker Discovery: AutoML identified three schizophrenia-specific gene methylation biomarkers: IGF2BP1…
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy improves key biochemical markers in major depressive disorder (MDD) patients, indicating its effectiveness as an antidepressant treatment. Highlights: Improved Antioxidant Levels: rTMS therapy signifi…
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A study identified a panel of eight plasma biomarkers that can predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before motor symptoms appear. Highlights: Biomarker Panel: The study validated a panel of 8 proteins, including Granulin precursor and Complement C3, u…
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Expert chess players use chunk memory to make better decisions, showing unique brain connectivity that helps them perform well even against tougher opponents. Highlights: Consistent Performance: Expert chess players perform equally well regardless of the diffi…
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TLDR: Patients with noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) exhibit significant changes in the white matter (WM) microstructure of their brains, particularly affecting the auditory and language pathways. Highlights: A study compared 122 patients with varying degrees…
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