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health1 year ago•3 min saved

"Predicting Multiple Sclerosis Course and Treatment Response Through Immune Signatures and Subtype Discovery"

Researchers have identified three distinct immune signatures in the blood of people with early multiple sclerosis (MS) that are linked to specific disease trajectories and response to treatment, potentially paving the way for personalized care. By understanding individual immune system variations among patients, personalized treatment plans that are more effective and have fewer side effects could be developed. Checking a patient’s blood for a specific immune signature before starting treatment could help personalize care and improve clinical outcomes for individuals living with MS.

via Multiple Sclerosis News Today|

#health #immune-signatures #multiple-sclerosis

mental-health2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Narcissistic Influence: Unraveling its Effects on Psychotherapy"

A German study with over 2,000 participants receiving psychotherapy found that narcissistic personality traits are associated with a poorer response to treatment. The study, conducted by researchers from Jena University Hospital and the University of Münster, revealed that strong narcissistic rivalry was linked to more severe depression symptoms before therapy. However, the negative effects of narcissism on treatment response were not observed in psychoanalytic-interactional therapy, suggesting that the therapeutic relationship plays a crucial role. The findings highlight the importance of assessing patients' narcissistic tendencies and emphasizing the therapeutic relationship in mental health treatment.

via Medical Xpress|

#mental-disorders #mental-health #narcissism

medical-research2 years ago•3 min saved

Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson's Disease

A small study suggests that the progression of Parkinson's disease and the response to treatment may vary depending on whether the disease primarily affects the dominant or nondominant side of the body. The study evaluated typing skills in patients with Parkinson's disease and found that patients with nondominant onset showed improvement in typing skills over time with treatment, while patients with dominant onset experienced worsening of skills despite treatment. These findings suggest that the side of onset and handedness may play a role in understanding disease progression and medication response in Parkinson's disease. Further research is needed to validate these results in larger populations.

via Parkinson's News Today|

#disease-progression #fine-motor-skills #medical-research