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A study published in Neurology found that while neurological recovery after spinal cord injury is similar across ages, older adults, especially those over 70, experience significantly less improvement in daily functioning and mobility, highlighting the need for age-specific rehabilitation approaches.
A recent study has identified increased activity of AMPA receptors and associated inflammation as biological factors behind long COVID brain fog, providing potential targets for future treatments, and confirming the condition as a legitimate clinical issue.
New research shows that mamba snake venoms are more complex than previously thought, attacking the nervous system in multiple ways and varying by region, which complicates treatment and calls for specialized antivenoms to improve patient outcomes.
The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms using the FAST acronym and other signs like loss of balance or severe headaches, urging immediate medical attention to prevent serious neurological damage.
Vitamin B12 deficiency, common especially in those over 60, can cause symptoms like fatigue, pale skin, mood changes, neurological issues, and mouth problems. It is vital for DNA synthesis, nerve function, and blood cell production, and deficiency can lead to serious health issues if untreated.
A new study published in The Lancet illustrates the rare condition known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), which causes people's faces to appear distorted or demonic to those affected. Victor Sharrah, diagnosed with PMO, described the terrifying experience of seeing demonic faces around him. The condition, suspected to be caused by dysfunction in the brain's facial processing, has fewer than 100 published case reports, and its triggers remain unknown.
Listening to music can enhance the beneficial effects of medication and reduce side effects, according to a pilot study by Michigan State University. The study found that cancer patients who listened to their favorite music while experiencing chemotherapy-related nausea reported a decrease in nausea severity and stress. The study's author is now looking to measure the amount of serotonin released by platelets in the blood after listening to music to complement medication in the future.